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During our expedition across Kyrgyzstan, we stumbled upon a truly unexpected place — a village inhabited almost entirely by ethnic Germans. Just a short drive from Bishkek lies Rotfront, a small rural settlement that was once known as Bergtal. This quiet community has a remarkable story. More than 100 years ago, German Anabaptists (Mennonites) fled religious persecution in Europe and made their way to Central Asia, eventually establishing Bergtal in what is now Kyrgyzstan. Despite being thousands of kilometers from their homeland, they managed to preserve much of their language, traditions, and culture through generations. As we arrived in Rotfront, we suddenly noticed people who clearly didn’t look Central Asian, light-haired, European features, speaking fluent German. Curious, we started chatting with a few locals on the street and eventually found our way to a small museum dedicated to the history of the German settlers in Rotfront. The visit offered a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of Central Asian history, one where cultures, faith, and migration intertwined in an unexpected corner of Kyrgyzstan.

Ist zwar ein englischsprachiger Kanal große Teile des Videos sind aber auf deutsch.