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The historical journey of bierocks begins with Catherine the Great, who, in the 1700s, invited German settlers to colonize the lands of Russia along the Volga River after a significant war devastated Europe. She crafted a manifesto promising these settlers various rights and benefits, luring many Germans, primarily farmers, to a new life under her rule. As they adapted to the Russian landscape and climate, elements of their German culinary practices began to meld with local ingredients, leading to the creation of familiar dishes.