by Anni Pelmeni
Nemetskaya sloboda – literally translated as ‘German freedom’ is a settlement of immigrants from German speaking countries, the word ‘freedom’ refers to the special legal rights this settlements enjoyed (mainly concerning commerce, one may to a certain degree consider it some sort of offshore zone).
Moscow also had its Nemetskaya sloboda, nowadays this part of the city is called Lefortovo after Franz Lefort who was one Peter the Great followers. Franz Lefort, originally from Geneva, served in Russian army and frequently visited Nemetskaya sloboda. Lefort actively participated in building of Russian navy and eventually was promoted to admiral title. He had close personal connection to Peter the Great and helped to established diplomatic contacts with ruling houses of Europe.
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