The Great Migration of Europeans to Argentina in Archival Photos

In the early 19th century, Argentina finally became independent from Spain, an independent state. The only problem was that with a rather large territory, only 2 million people lived in the country. The Argentine government launched a serious campaign to attract migrants to the state from Europe, and from around the world. The first courageous to move were promised free plots of land, all without exception - work, freedom of religion and a simplified migration process. A flood of immigrants poured into Argentina. By the start of World War I, the country's population was 8 million people. Let's take a look at the rare archival photographs that capture this historic event.

Immigrants on the ship

Third-class passengers, the journey from Europe to Argentina lasted about three weeks

Immigrants from the Russian Empire discuss the events of the Russian Revolution. Buenos Aires, July 1905

Immigrant Family 1905

Dining at the "hotel for immigrants." Men's shift

"Hotel for immigrants" in Buenos Aires. 1910 year

Immigrants from Poland and Czechoslovakia. July 1929

Turkish cafe in buenos aires. 1902 year

Turks in Buenos Aires. 1902 year

Arrived from Poland Molokans. October 1924

Mennonites who moved from the Netherlands. April 1930

Volga Germans in Argentina. 1928 year

Children of immigrants

Children of immigrants

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