During World War II , many Jewish residents were able to flee temporarily to Siberia and Uzbekistan , escaping extermination by the advancing German Army and Hitler 's SS .
In 1897 , the town had 2279 Jews .
During World War II , many Jews residents were able to flee temporarily to Siberia and Uzbekistan , escaping extermination by the advancing German Army and Hitler 's SS .
In 1897 , the town had 2279 Jews .