by Marie Miller Olson and Anna Miller Reisbick. 1986. 49p

Norka, a German village in Russia, was established in 1767 by Reformed emigrants from Hesse and the Palatinate. The village had a strong sense of community, faced hardships, had a thriving agricultural economy, and was divided into three sections. Norka had a strong religious presence and was known for its close-knit community with shared traditions.