Autonomous Regions in German-Occupied Russia (1941-1944) – Russian Collaboration in WWII

Russian collaboration in World War II also happened on a political level. The Lokot Autonomy (or Lokot Autonomous Region) was under control by Konstantin Voskoboynik and later Bronislav Kaminski (leader of the Kaminsky Brigade or the SS “RONA”). There was also the Zuev Autonomous Region (known as the Republic of Old Believers) led by Mikhail Zuev. And the Russian National-Labor Allience of the New Generation (NTSNP) in Smolensk. These are interesting examples of Soviet collaboration in the Second World War. In this video: Russian collaborators in WW2.
History Hustle presents: Autonomous Regions in German-Occupied Russia (1941-1944) – Russian Collaboration in WWII.

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– Joining Hitler's Crusade. European Nations and the Invasion of the Soviet Union, 1941 (David Stahel) The Soviet Union (Oleg Beyda and Igor Petrov).
– Russia's War (Richard Overy).
– Hitler's Russian & Cossack Allies 1941-45 [Men-at-arms] (Nigel Thomas).

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[HistoryHustle]

Learn more about Russian Military Collaboration in WWII:

[primal_guy]

When the Russian collaborators are so rabid that even the SS are like "Bro, chill"

[semkoops]

Never knew about the Old Believers' republic. We tend to focus on the bigger picture of the war, but if you zoom in enough you can still find interesting stories to tell.

[zejdland]

I never knew about this..
You're the first channel I think that covered this.

[AdmiralKarlDonuts]

I only knew it because I reverse searched the Moskowien Autonomy flag from TNO mod of HOI4, which is led by Kalminski.

[Artur_M.]

Fascinating video! Especially the part about the Old Believers and their little Republic.

[arjanschaffer]

Learned a lot from this video! Very interesting, didn't know about that autonomic Republic of the Staro Werre believers.

[surinfarmwest]

It's midnight, I was doing some graphic design but now I want to know about the "Old Believers". Absolutely fascinating and you deliver the tale like a great actor Stefan. Thank you for sharing, I'm going back to work.

[depow]

Thank you Stefan for another awesome history lesson, especially about the Old Believers. I have never heard about them. This video sure underscores the plight of the average person living in eastern Europe at the time, where the choices were between the narcissistic despot from the west, the narcissistic despot from the east or the population could choose from a local narcissistic despot, like Kaminski.

[stevenmerriam]

Definitely deserve a wider audience, very jelly of the period clothes you managed to hussle up....like super jelly

[johnvanstone]

This is a very interesting program in that little known detailed history is brought to light for many to watch, thank you🇬🇧🤘☀️👏

[dr.barrycohn]

It's impressive how you can pronounce the Russian names. My Dutch American friends say "you're not much if you're not Dutch."

[XHollisWood]

Excellent overview 👍 I very much appreciate your time sharing your knowledge with us. ✌️ from the Rockies / Colorado

[InsolentViolet]

I love the way you find these interesting, little known stories for your videos. 🧡 your channel. Spasibo Stefan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[noahbpeters]

The things that happen because of the war, in the war, are somehow the most interesting, like this one👏👍

[biffmuncher]

My undergrad and MA both focussed on the Great Patriotic War and even in my deep dive research I didn't come across some of the information that you imparted. Another great video.

[marcvloeberghs]

Brilliant Stefan, thank you, hardly known stories at least for me.

[yaragi]

Very interesting - it's great that you're looking into these less know 'things' (in a lack of a better word) in history.. Nice work!

[GunnyKeith]

Great topic. Great coverage, doing outstanding work brother.

[isaacnervion]

Its amazing how this man can explain everything so clear making it cool and IIRC, i did not saw a youtuber texting back every single message. You're breathtaking Stefan!