Russian Empire · before 1917
A search may begin with a village, province, parish, estate or military record. We identify promising sources for the period and place, subject to what survives and can be accessed.
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH · RUSSIAN EMPIRE & SOVIET PERIOD
Trace your lineage.Preserve your family history.
We research family histories connected with territories of the former Russian Empire and the Soviet period. Names, places, photographs and family memories become starting points for a story grounded in archival evidence.
Research since 1998International enquiries welcome
Russian Empire & Soviet periodHistorical source researchFamily storiesSince 1998
HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY
Borders change. Family stories endure.
Our research includes family histories linked to Russia and Eastern Europe, including places that belonged to the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union. A location may have different names and administrative boundaries over time; we situate it in its historical context.
Soviet period · 1917–1991
We consider relevant records from the Soviet period and place each town or district within the administrative structure of its time.
The records available for research vary by location, period, survival and access. We discuss possible sources and practical limits before work begins.
HOW WE CAN HELP
A family story, carefully researched.
Every project starts with what your family already knows and follows the evidence toward the next question.
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Archival & ancestral records
Search relevant historical, regional and church collections for records connected with your family’s place and period.
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Family tree design & history
Reconstruct family lines and relationships using records, with findings organized into a clear, documented tree.
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Historical & biographical research
Explore individual lives, military service and historical context through available records.
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Heritage books & publications
Bring documented findings together in a family narrative, genealogical tree or keepsake for future generations.
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THE INSTITUTE
A careful approach to every family story.
GenoStory is the international enquiry point for the International Institute of Genealogical Research. The institute has worked in genealogy since 1998, combining historical sources with an individual approach to each family.
“Every name is a beginning. Every document opens a new chapter.”Visit the institute’s Russian-language website ↗
Since 1998Genealogical research
Source-ledEvidence before assumptions
WorldwideInternational enquiries
THE RESEARCH JOURNEY
A clear way to begin.
Tell us what you know
A name, date, village, photograph or family memory is enough to start a conversation.
Explore the possibilities
We review the question, possible sources, scope and practical limitations.
Plan the next steps
We respond with a proposed research direction and discuss an appropriate engagement.
BEGIN YOUR SEARCH
Where does your family story begin?
Tell us what you hope to discover. We will reply by email to discuss whether and how the research could proceed.