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Holly

Holly Report 29 Sep 2008 13:42

My great-grandfather was Russian and I'd like to trace his tree. Has anyone got any tips for tracing family trees in Russia?

Thanks

Jayne

Jayne Report 29 Sep 2008 14:01

Try some of the sites via Google..
for example...

http://www.mtu-net.ru/rrr/

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 29 Sep 2008 14:55

Holly

My usual suggestion would be, as a start...

http://www.cyndislist.com/

And enter Russia into 'Search'.

However, I believe, Russian family history tracing is notoriously difficult unless you have a vague/good idea of where your ancestors came from in Russia.

Good luck

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Holly

Holly Report 29 Sep 2008 17:33

That's great thank you both - I'll start with these websites. I have my great grand father's place of birth, so hopefully I can start there.....

Holly