Introduction

• Presentation does not presume familiarity with either the details of Russian-Mennonite emigration from Prussia to Russia and beyond or with Mennonite Low German

• • Aim is a gentle introduction to Mennonite Low German in its historical context, without requiring knowledge of the language or much of Mennonite history
  • Heartfelt acknowledgement of extensive linguistic and historical research into the historical development of Plautdietsch conducted by scholars such as Reuben Epp and Jack Thiessen