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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. Join us on this journey to witness the last Germans of Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 Special thanks to ‪@Bergtalgeschichten‬ who shared all his wisdom with us to make that episode possible! 0:00 Intro 2:10 Suyab Abandoned Silk Road City 3:31 Rot Front (German Village) 5:32 A German Friend 9:21 German Museum in Rot Front 21:31 Baptist Church #kyrgyzstan #germany #baptism #silkroad #colony #centralasia #sovietunion Do you want to see more of our adventures? 🎬 Follow us on Instagram:   / littlechineseeverywhere   Do you want to support our work? Buy us a coffee ☕: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89914115 Or join the channel memberships for additional perks! ➤ Book your accommodation and experiences: The Farm Guesthouse: https://trip.tpo.li/OREV41il All in One Day Konorchek Canyon Issyk Kul Lake, Burana Tower: https://getyourguide.tpo.li/9iQOIlIC Bishkek : City Tour (History, Architects, Statues & Culture): https://getyourguide.tpo.li/UU2Hd5qR ➤ Where we stayed 🏡 Lotos Guest House Bishkek: https://booking.tpo.li/g1meVwt6 ➤ Stay connected 💳 E-Sim: https://go.ubigi.com/Z6MXzQ Use code BAOBAO for 10% discount Music 🎶 https://artlist.io/referral/4406238/Flo Get 2 FREE months added to your Artlist subscription by going through our link. Plus you support us! https://share.epidemicsound.com/0uaw9g Get 30 days of Epidemic Sound for free! Our backpack: https://nayosmart.com/?ref=Yanbaobao If you want a nice Nayosmart backpack Get coupon: yan10 ($10 off) / Yanbaobao (10% off)！ ___________________________________________________ Our equipment: Cameras: Dji Action 4: https://amzn.to/47tA47N Camera Sony A7Siii: https://amzn.to/3L6JApM Insta 360: https://amzn.to/4nwB412 Drones: Dji Mavic 3 Pro: https://amzn.to/476kuQv Dji Mini 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/47mDA3x Harddisk Sandisk (2, 4, 8T) : https://amzn.to/48M1po6 Dji Mic Set: https://amzn.to/4nmjvAy // Some of the links featured in my videos are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase through those links. I only recommend products, services, and experiences that I personally use, trust, and genuinely believe in. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.