Resources
The following resources (except for the database) are common not only to Frank and Kolb but can be used as a reference for any of the German colonies in Russia.
Books - broken down by general research and Volga German research.
Database - history and listing of resources use in the initial creation of the database.
German Genealogy Sample Letters - template letters than can be used to request records from Germany.
Mailing Lists - consisting of multiple Volga German discussion groups.
Maps - for Frank, Germany, Kolb, and the Volga Region.
Software - some useful genealogy software used in research and organization.
Surname Charts - list of available charts, those on order and how to commission a chart.
Villages - a list of village coordinators and village websites.
Websites - useful websites to help further your research.