Promises of the Manifesto issued on July 22, 1763, by Catherine The Great, in her efforts to entice our ancestors to move to Russia

    Free transportation to Russia

    Freedom to settle anywhere in the country

    Freedom to practice their trade or profession

    Generous allotments of land to those choosing agriculture

    Free transportation to the site of settlement

    Interest free loans for ten years to establish themselves

    Freedom from customs duties for property brought into the country

    Freedom from taxes for 5 to 30 years depending on the site of settlement

    Freedom from customs and excise duties for ten years for those who set up new industries

    Local self-government for those who established themselves in colonies

    Full freedom to practice their religion

    Freedom from military service

    All Privileges to be applicable to their descendants

    Freedom to leave again if they found Russia unsuitable


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