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Life as a Peasant Under Mennonite Rule in Ukraine
12:59 - 18:16 (05:16)
The Mennonites were one of the groups who controlled mass amounts of land in Ukraine, with German planters having up to 9.46% of the land in the Ekaterinoslav province in 1891. However, life as a peasant under their rule was still difficult and oppressive.
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This podcast explores the history of Mennonites, from a persecuted minority to owning the majority of farmland in Belize and Bolivia, and how their traditional beliefs have made them stand apart from mainstream society.
12:59 - 15:23 (02:24)
Summary
This podcast explores the history of Mennonites, from a persecuted minority to owning the majority of farmland in Belize and Bolivia, and how their traditional beliefs have made them stand apart from mainstream society.
ChapterLife as a Peasant Under Mennonite Rule in Ukraine
EpisodePart One: Nestor Makhno: Anarchist Warlord and Book Club Aficionado
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The breakdown of land ownership in Ukraine historically favored the wealthy minority, including German planters, Mennonites, Jewish people, and a small number of landlords, who controlled a disproportionate amount of land, leaving the majority of the population bound to the land with limited opportunities for economic mobility.
15:23 - 18:16 (02:52)
Summary
The breakdown of land ownership in Ukraine historically favored the wealthy minority, including German planters, Mennonites, Jewish people, and a small number of landlords, who controlled a disproportionate amount of land, leaving the majority of the population bound to the land with limited opportunities for economic mobility.