| The roots of the Zwyer family (Zwyer (zver) means 'beast' in Slavic) go back to the early days of Astrakhan, a city that has been named the “Pearl of the Caspian" in ancient times. Until recently most of the caviar and sturgeon supplied to the world market came from the Astrakhan region. The first written mentions of Astrakhan date from the 13th century when the Astrakhan Khanate was formed in the Lower Volga, home to the Volga Tatars. The Mongol invasion into the heart of Europe during the 13th century is also known as the “Tatar invasion”. That’s how it is believed that the first Zwyers –members of the Golden Horde - found their way into the heart of Switzerland where the family has been living for over 7 centuries. |
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