Children of Mine

Interesting Facts

• The book tells about the life of the Volga Germans at the beginning of the 20th century, which is a little-known chapter of Russian history.
• The main character of the book, Jakob Bach, is a teacher in a German colony and experiences many difficulties related to the historical events of that time.
• The book touches on themes of collectivization, repression, and the deportation of the Volga Germans, making it an important historical document.
• The author uses many German words and expressions, which adds authenticity to the narrative and helps to better understand the culture and life of the German colonists.
• One of the key themes of the book is the relationship between fathers and children, reflected in the title and plot of the work.