Russian Genealogy

13 Overlooked Eastern European Genealogy Records

Find your Eastern European roots—Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and more—in these key documents, some of which you can find online.

Germans from Russia: A Guide to Finding Your Ancestors Premium

German speakers migrated to the Russian Empire as early as the 18th century. Here's how to research your "Germans from Russia" roots.

A Timeline of Jewish History in Eastern Europe, 1772–1919 Premium

Find your ancestor's hometown with this Jewish history timeline covering Eastern Europe.

8 Tips for Researching Genealogy in Russia Premium

Once a sparse landscape, the field of Russian genealogy has improved over the past decade. Our eight strategies bust through stubborn research blocks.

How to Overcome 5 Brick Walls in Eastern European Genealogy Premium

Researching your Eastern European ancestors? Our expert shares six common obstacles for Eastern European genealogy—and how to overcome them.

Was Your Ancestor a “White Russian”?

Our expert explains the meaning of "White Russian" (the genealogy kind) and shares research tips for Russian roots.

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Tips for Tracing Russian Roots

This morning's news had me excited about the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics this week in Sochi, Russia. Sochi is in Western Russia, on the Black Sea. Western Russia, including areas that are now independent countries, was the source of significant immigration to the United States in the...