With Hitler for Mother Russia: The History of Soviet patriotic Collaborators

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The collaboration between approximately one million Soviet citizens and the Nazis emerged from a complex mix of aversion to Bolshevism and a desire for freedom, particularly among groups like Ukrainians, Crimeans, and Caucasians. Some Russians also yearned for the return of tsarist rule. Despite resistance within Nazi Germany, practical considerations led to significant collaboration, which is explored through historical documents and literature. The aftermath of the Third Reich's collapse left the aspirations of these collaborators in jeopardy, culminating in a tragic conclusion.