Proper noun
Volhynia
(historical) A region of Eastern Europe, now divided between Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Although the noblemen themselves offered certain perks for the move, the Germans of Volhynia received none of the special tax and military service freedoms granted to the Germans in other areas. Source: Internet
Of the Ruthenian provinces, Volhynia was most closely integrated with Lithuania proper. Source: Internet
The Germans living in the Volhynia area were deported to the German colonies in the lower Volga river in 1915 when Russia started losing the war. Source: Internet
The majority of Volhynia Germans chose Canada as their destination with significant numbers later migrating to the United States. Source: Internet
Though the population peaked in 1900, many Germans had already begun leaving Volhynia in the late 1880s for North and South America. Source: Internet