 Within the settlement of Molotschna were a group of people following the Kleine Gemeinde, known for practise of the New Testament teachings of non-resistance, community of sharing and the publication of the first inspirational books.This group was a small minority in Molotschna but its farmers were known as the best in the community.In 1873, Mennonites from Russia became dissatisfied with increasing Russification and the removal of their military exemption, and sent delegates to Canada to investigate and negotiate terms of immigration.