I have to admit, as a Russian Mennonite, there’s a lot I don’t know about the Swiss. To those of us in Manitoba, the Swiss remain a mystery. After extensive research, the Daily Bonnet has created this handy guide to help Russian Mennnonites understand the Swiss…and perhaps vice versa. Enjoy and share with your confused cousins.
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