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The records in a фонд/fond are simply the records of a specific organization, portion of an organization, or an individual. An institution creates records for its own purpose and use. When the administrative or personal value of the records expires, they are transferred to an archive. Church records are often grouped together in one fond - for example, Lutheran church records may be grouped together in one fond, while Catholic records may be found in another.   
The records in a фонд/fond are simply the records of a specific organization, portion of an organization, or an individual. An institution creates records for its own purpose and use. When the administrative or personal value of the records expires, they are transferred to an archive. Church records are often grouped together in one fond - for example, Lutheran church records may be grouped together in one fond, while Catholic records may be found in another.   


Archives may also create collections as opposed to fonds. These collections contain records of differing authorship and are filed together on some logical or thematic basis. In some archives, therefore, vital records may be found in collections rather than fonds. These collections usually include records of more than one religious denomination.
Archives may also create fonds containing records of differing authorship that are filed together based upon a logical or thematic basis. Thus, fonds can contain records of more than one religious denomination.  


Fonds and collections are often described in ''путеводители/putevoditeli.'' Путеводители/putevoditeli are essentially guides or findings aids to archival holdings. They help the reader understand what kind of materials and/or year ranges are contained within the fond or collection. Some putevoditeli are available only at the archive while others have been published online. When available, online putevoditeli have been linked to the corresponding archives in this Wiki page.  
Fonds are often described in путеводители/putevoditeli. Путеводители/putevoditeli are essentially guides or findings aids to archival holdings. They help the reader understand what kind of materials and/or year ranges are contained within the fond. Some putevoditeli are available only at the archive while others have been published online. When available, online putevoditeli have been linked to the corresponding archives in this Wiki page.


'''Дело/Delo'''  
'''Дело/Delo'''  
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'''Oпись/Opis'''  
'''Oпись/Opis'''  


The inventory of files in a fond or collection is known as an ''опись/opis''. While a fond is a statement of authorship, opis is a statement of content. An archive may have an established fond or collection, but as time goes on, more records that would fall under the fond or collection are added to the archive. The opis is an inventory of the documents submitted to the archive at one time. They are essentially an index or inventory of individual delo, or packets of documents. As such, the opis is the key to finding records in a fond and is considered the most significant finding aid used by researchers. Some opis are available only at the archive, while others have been published online. When available, online opis have been linked to the corresponding fonds and archives in this Wiki page.  
The inventory of files in a fond is known as an ''опись/opis''. While a fond is a statement of authorship, opis is a statement of content. An archive may have an established fond or collection, but as time goes on, more records that would fall under the fond are added to the archive. The opis is an inventory of the documents submitted to the archive at one time. They are essentially an index or inventory of individual delo, or packets of documents. As such, the opis is the key to finding records in a fond and is considered the most significant finding aid used by researchers. Some opis are available only at the archive, while others have been published online. When available, online opis have been linked to the corresponding fonds and archives in this Wiki page.  


A fond may have more than one opis. These sometimes reflect different types of material or blocks of material accession by the archives. The decision as to what to include in an opis is in the hands of the archival cataloger, and will vary significantly from archive to archive.  
A fond may have more than one opis. These sometimes reflect different types of material or blocks of material accession by the archives. The decision as to what to include in an opis is in the hands of the archival cataloger, and will vary significantly from archive to archive.


References to materials from Russian archives will generally follow a citation similar to this format: 
'''Citation Information'''


References to materials from Russian archives will generally follow a citation similar to this format: 
[Archive Initials], Ф. [fond number], О. [opis number], Д. [delo number]. 
Example: ГАСО Ф. 637, О. 19, Д. 122. 
=== '''Which archive might contain documents about my ancestor?''' ===
Below you will find information about archives with documents and materials pertaining to Germans from Russia research. Most archives have an associated acronym which will be found in parentheses following the name of the archive. Each archive section contains contact information and in some cases, a description of records available at that archive. This Wiki page is still in process, so check back often to see if more information has been added.   
Below you will find information about archives with documents and materials pertaining to Germans from Russia research. Most archives have an associated acronym which will be found in parentheses following the name of the archive. Each archive section contains contact information and in some cases, a description of records available at that archive. This Wiki page is still in process, so check back often to see if more information has been added.   


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===Family History Library===
===Family History Library===
The FamilySearch Family History Library has acquired many records from various archives in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union. It's a good idea to check the [http://familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if records are available through FamilySearch before contacting or visiting an archive.  
The FamilySearch Family History Library has acquired many records from various archives in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union. It's a good idea to check the [http://familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if records are available through FamilySearch before contacting or visiting an archive. Many records are accessible online. FamilySearch has a large collection of original church records for Black Sea and Volga regions as well as duplicate church records for the St. Petersburg Consistory (Black Sea, St. Petersburg and Volhynia regions). Many of these records are available online as digital images, or may be accessed online at your [https://fhc.familysearch.org/ local Family History Center] or at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. EWZ records are also available. 
 
In addition to the many great records available online, the Family History Library also boasts a large book collection regarding Germans from Russia as well as a staff of trained professionals who are ready to help you with your research, free of charge. No appointment is necessary. 
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'''[6] Мой''' [relationship* - grandmother, great-grandfather, etc.],                                                                 
'''[6] Мой''' [relationship* - grandmother, great-grandfather, etc.],                                                                 


'''[7]''' [full name of ancestor in both Russian and German], [religion (in genitive case)] '''вероисповедания,'''                                                                                                                                             
'''[7]''' [full name of ancestor in both Russian and German], [religion (in genitive case)**] '''вероисповедания,'''                                                                                                                                             


'''[8a] ''родился''''' (if your ancestor was female, use '''''родилась''''' instead)
'''[8a] ''родился''''' (if your ancestor was female, use '''''родилась''''' instead)
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'''[8c] ''умер''''' (if your ancestor was female, use '''''умерла''''' instead)                                               
'''[8c] ''умер''''' (if your ancestor was female, use '''''умерла''''' instead)                                               


'''[9] в''' [name of colony in both Russian and German (in prepositional case)],                                               
'''[9] в''' [name of colony/parish in both Russian and German (in prepositional case)],                                               


'''[10] в''' [date of birth, marriage, or death],                                                                                                                               
'''[10] в''' [date of birth, marriage, or death],                                                                                                                               
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'''[8c] died'''  
'''[8c] died'''  


'''[9] in''' [name of colony in both Russian and German (in prepositional case)],   
'''[9] in''' [name of colony/parish in both Russian and German (in prepositional case)],   


'''[10] on''' [date of birth, marriage, or death],  
'''[10] on''' [date of birth, marriage, or death],  
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|жена
|жена
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<nowiki>**</nowiki> If your ancestor was Evangelical Lutheran, use Eвангелического-лютеранского for the religion in genitive case. If your ancestor was Roman Catholic, use Римского-католического instead.
For additional help writing a research request, you may want to consider reading [http://livemem.ru/articles/kak_sdelat_zapros_o_rodstvennikah.html the article "Как сделать правильный запрос в архив о предках"].


===Archive Research Request Example===
===Archive Research Request Example===
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