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The majority of these begin in the middle 18th century. Normally, two copies were made, one (a transcript) sent annually to a central ecclesiastical or civil office. The transcript is the copy most likely to have survived the civil disruptions of Russia's past. ''Metriki'' consist of forms filled out annually, filed, and then bound into books. Over time they were filed in any order imaginable. There are gaps in the years indicating that some materials were lost or misplaced. Quite often the records of churches in a district for a single year are bound in the same volume. | The majority of these begin in the middle 18th century. Normally, two copies were made, one (a transcript) sent annually to a central ecclesiastical or civil office. The transcript is the copy most likely to have survived the civil disruptions of Russia's past. ''Metriki'' consist of forms filled out annually, filed, and then bound into books. Over time they were filed in any order imaginable. There are gaps in the years indicating that some materials were lost or misplaced. Quite often the records of churches in a district for a single year are bound in the same volume. | ||
*'''Russian Orthodox Church Records''' Click [ | *'''Russian Orthodox Church Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Russian_Orthodox_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Greek Catholic (Uniate) Church Records''' Click [ | *'''Greek Catholic (Uniate) Church Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Greek_Catholic_.28Uniate.29_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Roman Catholic Church Records''' Click [ | *'''Roman Catholic Church Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Roman_Catholic_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Lutheran (Evangelical) Church Records''' Click [ | *'''Lutheran (Evangelical) Church Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Lutheran_.28Evangelical.29_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Old Believer Church Records''' Click [ | *'''Old Believer Church Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Old_Believer_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Baptist Church Record''' Click [ | *'''Baptist Church Record''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Baptist_Church_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Muslim Records''' Click [ | *'''Muslim Records''' Click [[Russia Church Records#Muslim_Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
*'''Jewish Records''' Click [ | *'''Jewish Records''' Click [[Russia Jewish Records|here]] to learn more. | ||
==== Revision Lists/Family Lists (''revizskiye skazki/posemeinye spiski'') ==== | ==== Revision Lists/Family Lists (''revizskiye skazki/posemeinye spiski'') ==== | ||
Revision lists are of equal if not greater value than metriki. They identify family groups and residence. They are actually the best place to begin research. Revision lists were kept between 1719-1858 to support a national poll tax. Click [ | Revision lists are of equal if not greater value than metriki. They identify family groups and residence. They are actually the best place to begin research. Revision lists were kept between 1719-1858 to support a national poll tax. Click [[Russia Taxation|here]] for the list of revisions taken. | ||
==== Civil Registration (''akty grazhdanskovo sostoianiye'') ==== | ==== Civil Registration (''akty grazhdanskovo sostoianiye'') ==== | ||
Civil registration was instituted after the Revolution and established in the cities by 1919, then later in rural localities. Gaps in registration persisted until 1926. Civil registration offices - ZAGS - often have parish registers back to the beginning of the century to supplement the civil registration. These are normally the local copy of the parish register. Under Russian administration, these books are supposed to be transferred to regional archives after 75 years. Click [ | Civil registration was instituted after the Revolution and established in the cities by 1919, then later in rural localities. Gaps in registration persisted until 1926. Civil registration offices - ZAGS - often have parish registers back to the beginning of the century to supplement the civil registration. These are normally the local copy of the parish register. Under Russian administration, these books are supposed to be transferred to regional archives after 75 years. Click [[Russia Civil Registration|here]] to read more about civil registration. | ||
==== 1897 Census (''perepis 1897'') ==== | ==== 1897 Census (''perepis 1897'') ==== | ||
The 1897 census was the only universal census in tsarist Russia. The census tabulated information on name, age, sex, relationship, social class, occupation, religion, native tongue, literacy, birthplace, military status, and disabilities. A second copy was made and both copies were forwarded to the provincial census commission. One of these was kept by that commission and the other sent to the Central Census Bureau in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg copy is no longer extant but the local copy has survived in some district archives. Click [ | The 1897 census was the only universal census in tsarist Russia. The census tabulated information on name, age, sex, relationship, social class, occupation, religion, native tongue, literacy, birthplace, military status, and disabilities. A second copy was made and both copies were forwarded to the provincial census commission. One of these was kept by that commission and the other sent to the Central Census Bureau in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg copy is no longer extant but the local copy has survived in some district archives. Click [[Russia Census|here]] to read more about this census. | ||
==== Lineage Books (''rodoslovnye knigi'') ==== | ==== Lineage Books (''rodoslovnye knigi'') ==== | ||
The gentry nobility assembly compiled these books to confirm hereditary status as nobility. Click [ | The gentry nobility assembly compiled these books to confirm hereditary status as nobility. Click [[Russia Genealogy#Lineage_Books_.28rodoslovnye_knigi.29|here]] to read more. | ||
==== Resident Books (''obyvalet'skiye/domovye knigi'') ==== | ==== Resident Books (''obyvalet'skiye/domovye knigi'') ==== | ||
The population was registered at the place of residence. The books identify head of household, family members, ages, religion, occupation, address and former address. Click [ | The population was registered at the place of residence. The books identify head of household, family members, ages, religion, occupation, address and former address. Click [[Russia Population|here]] to read more. | ||
==== Directories ==== | ==== Directories ==== | ||
Published directories may be helpful. Click [ | Published directories may be helpful. Click [[Russia Directories|here]] to read more. | ||
Hopefully, this basic information provides the background needed to begin Russian research. There are many record peculiarities and possible research strategies. ''Avotaynu'' provides many case studies of those who have succeeded in doing their Russian research which have broader application for all researchers. There is an increasing amount of research assistance and sources on the internet. | Hopefully, this basic information provides the background needed to begin Russian research. There are many record peculiarities and possible research strategies. ''Avotaynu'' provides many case studies of those who have succeeded in doing their Russian research which have broader application for all researchers. There is an increasing amount of research assistance and sources on the internet. | ||
[[Category:Russia]] | [[Category:Russia]] | ||