Then, when Germany attacked the Soviet Union during World War II, most of those of German descent were transported to Siberia and to such Soviet republics as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Kemudian, sewaktu Jerman menyerang Uni Soviet pada Perang Dunia II, kebanyakan orang keturunan Jerman diangkut ke Siberia dan ke republik - republik Soviet seperti Kazakstan, Kirghizistan, dan Uzbekistan.