LibGuides: European Resources for Family Historians: Russia

Introduction

The information on this page concentrates on how to locate family history related records and information in Russia.

To trace family arriving in South Australia try our guide to immigration. If family arrived in Australia after 1940 passenger lists may be found at National Archives, as passenger lists came under Federal jurisdiction after 1940.

Websites

Please note that these websites are not arranged in any particular order and some of them are not available in English

All Russian Family Tree
Some parts available in English
National Library of Russia
Russian Ancestry Research Services
Since 1992, Russian Ancestry Research Services has worked with the historic archives in St. Petersburg and Moscow as well as local regional archives throughout the former Soviet Union to provide information and genealogy research, document retrieval and translations for clients around the world.
Russian State Archives
The Russian State Archive of the Navy (RGAVMF)
The archive was established in 1724 attached to the State Admiralty Collegium for the collection and preservation of the records of the collegium, its expeditions and offices. RAVMF houses the complete records of the Russian and the Soviet Navies from the eighteenth century through 1940

Resources available at the Library

Genealogical guide to East and West Prussia (Ost- und Westpreussen) : records, sources, publications & events
Katalog pergamentnykh dokumentov Tsentral'nogo gosudarstvennogo istoricheskogo arkhiva USSR vo L'vove 1233-1799
Encyclopedia of Russian history
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"This four-volume set features nearly 1,500 entries by experts on all aspects of Russian history, including important biographical figures, geographical areas, ethnographic groups, cultural landmarks, military campaigns, and social issues."--"
Moscow news information [newspaper]
Library has: Jan. 1978 - Dec. 1986
Moscow news [newspaper]
Library has: 1968; July 1972-Dec 1972; 19 Apr. 1973-15 Sep. 1991

Databases Available at the Library

While you are in the Library don't forget to check out our databases:

Ancestry.com (library edition) - for onsite use only
Find My Past - for onsite use only

Tips & Tricks For Russian Research

Russian Genealogy
Russian Genealogy (FamilySearch)
Includes timeline from 1682-1917

Ask Us

Are you unable to come into the State Library of South Australia to undertake your research? You may like to consider using our Ask Us service.

European Resources for Family Historians: Russia