Mennonites began leaving Switzerland and the Netherlands in the late 17th century and continued into the 18th century, primarily due to persecution and the search for religious freedom. Significant migrations occurred in the 1680s and 1690s, when many settled in Prussia and later in Russia under Catherine the Great. Their movement continued as they sought more favorable conditions for their communities and beliefs.
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