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Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This Wiki page describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for researching German-speaking people from Russia. | Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This Wiki page describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for researching German-speaking people from Russia. | ||
Although, the records you need may be in a foreign archive or library, the [[Family History Library|Family History Library may]] have a microfilm copy of them. Check the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog ''FamilySearch Catalog'' ]before writing to or visiting archives in the Commonwealth of Independent States (hereafter CIS) or Germany. | Although, the records you need may be in a foreign archive or library, the [[Family History Library|Family History Library may]] have a microfilm copy of them. Check the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog ''FamilySearch Catalog''] before writing to or visiting archives in the Commonwealth of Independent States (hereafter CIS) or Germany. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check their website, or contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, fees, and whether they allow visitors. For further information about the collection try looking in the [https://www.familysearch.org/ ''FamilySearch | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check their website, or contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, fees, and whether they allow visitors. For further information about the collection try looking in the [https://www.familysearch.org/ ''FamilySearch Catalog'' Author/Title Search] under the archive name for inventories and registers. You could also try the [https://www.familysearch.org/ ''FamilySearch Catalog'' Place Search] under the place where the archive is located and the topic “Archives and Libraries.” | ||
There are six major types of genealogical repositories for records about Germans from Russia: | There are six major types of genealogical repositories for records about Germans from Russia: | ||
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Many large collections of Germans from Russia records exist in Central Europe as well as the Commonwealth of Independent States. Soviet archives centralized vast holdings of church and vital records dating from 1722 to 1917. By so doing they have assisted in preserving records that might otherwise have been lost or destroyed. | Many large collections of Germans from Russia records exist in Central Europe as well as the Commonwealth of Independent States. Soviet archives centralized vast holdings of church and vital records dating from 1722 to 1917. By so doing they have assisted in preserving records that might otherwise have been lost or destroyed. | ||
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== | == State and National Archives (Commonwealth of Independent States) == | ||
Archives in Russia and other former Soviet regions are, at best, very difficult to deal with and at worst, impossible to deal with. Some, such as the main Archive in St. Petersburg are completely closed (as of 2009) to any form of research. Research in these archives is best left to the most experienced of genealogists, and in particular, those with ready access to those sources. Some of the Germans from Russia societies have made special arrangements to work in some archives. Such societies are the best starting point for research. | Archives in Russia and other former Soviet regions are, at best, very difficult to deal with and at worst, impossible to deal with. Some, such as the main Archive in St. Petersburg are completely closed (as of 2009) to any form of research. Research in these archives is best left to the most experienced of genealogists, and in particular, those with ready access to those sources. Some of the Germans from Russia societies have made special arrangements to work in some archives. Such societies are the best starting point for research. | ||
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Repositories of primary interest to genealogists are the [http://www.archives.gov.ua/Eng/Archives/ Central State Archives ][''Центральный Государственный Архив = Tsentral’nyy Gosudarstvennyy Arkhiv''] and the[http://www.archives.gov.ua/Eng/Archives/ca04.php Central State Historical ]Archives [''Центральный Государственный Исторический Архив = Tsentral’nyy Gosudarstvennyy Istoricheskyy Arkhiv''] systems of the CIS, with over two hundred seventy central and branch repositories located throughout Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Azerbaidzhan, Moldova, Kirgizia, Tajikistan, Armenia and Turkmenistan. Included in these systems are traditional provincial and country archives. | Repositories of primary interest to genealogists are the [http://www.archives.gov.ua/Eng/Archives/ Central State Archives ][''Центральный Государственный Архив = Tsentral’nyy Gosudarstvennyy Arkhiv''] and the[http://www.archives.gov.ua/Eng/Archives/ca04.php Central State Historical ]Archives [''Центральный Государственный Исторический Архив = Tsentral’nyy Gosudarstvennyy Istoricheskyy Arkhiv''] systems of the CIS, with over two hundred seventy central and branch repositories located throughout Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Azerbaidzhan, Moldova, Kirgizia, Tajikistan, Armenia and Turkmenistan. Included in these systems are traditional provincial and country archives. | ||
Central States Archives in Russia do not normally have the funding to respond to correspondence. All [[Germans from Russia Church Records|church records]] have been sent to Central State Archives. [[Germans from Russia Civil Registration|Civil registration]] was begun in 1917 and records are available at the Central State Archives. A few questions may be answered by correspondence at Ukrainian archives. Most researchers either visit the archives in person, or hire an agent to do the research for them. For information about hiring professional researchers | Central States Archives in Russia do not normally have the funding to respond to correspondence. All [[Germans from Russia Church Records|church records]] have been sent to Central State Archives. [[Germans from Russia Civil Registration|Civil registration]] was begun in 1917 and records are available at the Central State Archives. A few questions may be answered by correspondence at Ukrainian archives. Most researchers either visit the archives in person, or hire an agent to do the research for them. For information about hiring professional researchers | ||
Repositories and significant collections of vital records for Russian-German research include: | Repositories and significant collections of vital records for Russian-German research include: | ||
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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. | ||
== | == Special German Archives == | ||
Researchers who identify the German, French, Swiss, or Austrian town of origin of their German-speaking ancestors who settled in Russia can find information about significant archives and how to contact them in the “[[Germany Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” page of the Germany Wiki. Four German archives in particular are important for researching Germans from Russia: | Researchers who identify the German, French, Swiss, or Austrian town of origin of their German-speaking ancestors who settled in Russia can find information about significant archives and how to contact them in the “[[Germany Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” page of the Germany Wiki. Four German archives in particular are important for researching Germans from Russia: | ||
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Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland<br> Raitelsbergstr. 49<br> D-70188 Stuttgart<br> GERMANY | Archiv, Bibliothek und Museum im Haus der Deutschen aus Rußland<br> Raitelsbergstr. 49<br> D-70188 Stuttgart<br> GERMANY | ||
== | == Other Archives Outside of the CIS == | ||
=== | === Brazil === | ||
See the Wiki article [[Brazil Archives and Libraries|Brazil Archives and Libraries]] for information about archives with material about Germans from Russia in Brazil. | See the Wiki article [[Brazil Archives and Libraries|Brazil Archives and Libraries]] for information about archives with material about Germans from Russia in Brazil. | ||
=== | === Canada === | ||
See the [[Canada Archives and Libraries|Canada Archives and Libraries]] Wiki article and the appropriate provincial Wiki articles for lists of archives in Canada which may have material about Germans from Russia in their collections. | See the [[Canada Archives and Libraries|Canada Archives and Libraries]] Wiki article and the appropriate provincial Wiki articles for lists of archives in Canada which may have material about Germans from Russia in their collections. | ||
=== | === Latvia === | ||
State Archives of Latvia<br> 226007 Riga<br> Ul. Bezdyeligu 1<br> LATVIA | State Archives of Latvia<br> 226007 Riga<br> Ul. Bezdyeligu 1<br> LATVIA | ||
=== | === Lithuania === | ||
State Archives of Lithuania<br> 232016 Vilnius<br> Ul. Kareiviu 21<br> LITHUANIA | State Archives of Lithuania<br> 232016 Vilnius<br> Ul. Kareiviu 21<br> LITHUANIA | ||
=== | === Moldova === | ||
''National Archives of the Republic of Moldova'' has church books for many Germans-speaking Roman Catholic and Lutheran congregations of Bessarabia in fond 211, opis 22. Hiring a professional researcher may be the best way to access these archives. | ''National Archives of the Republic of Moldova'' has church books for many Germans-speaking Roman Catholic and Lutheran congregations of Bessarabia in fond 211, opis 22. Hiring a professional researcher may be the best way to access these archives. | ||
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Национальный архив Республики Молдова. Имеется филиал<br> 277028, Кишинев<br> ул. Дзержинского, 67-б<br> MOLDOVA | Национальный архив Республики Молдова. Имеется филиал<br> 277028, Кишинев<br> ул. Дзержинского, 67-б<br> MOLDOVA | ||
=== | === Romania === | ||
Researchers ''may'' be able to learn about ethnic German settlers in areas that are now part of Romania by correspondence with the State Archives of Romania: | Researchers ''may'' be able to learn about ethnic German settlers in areas that are now part of Romania by correspondence with the State Archives of Romania: | ||
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The letter must be typed in Romanian to get a response. The staff at the Family History Library can provide a list of letter writing phrases to help compose a letter in Romanian. | The letter must be typed in Romanian to get a response. The staff at the Family History Library can provide a list of letter writing phrases to help compose a letter in Romanian. | ||
=== | === United States === | ||
Many archives and libraries in the United States have information about Germans from Russia. For more information about these repositories see the Wiki article [[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] and the appropriate state Wiki pages. A significant library of German-Russian material is: | Many archives and libraries in the United States have information about Germans from Russia. For more information about these repositories see the Wiki article [[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] and the appropriate state Wiki pages. A significant library of German-Russian material is: | ||
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The hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in [[Family History Library|Library Services and Resources]]. | The hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in [[Family History Library|Library Services and Resources]]. | ||
== | == Historical and Genealogical Societies == | ||
Many Germans-from-Russia started historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries or archives that collect genealogical records. Many also publish valuable newsletters. For more information, including addresses of some societies see the Germans from Russia “[[Germans from Russia Societies|Societies]]” Wiki page. | Many Germans-from-Russia started historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries or archives that collect genealogical records. Many also publish valuable newsletters. For more information, including addresses of some societies see the Germans from Russia “[[Germans from Russia Societies|Societies]]” Wiki page. | ||
== | == Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards == | ||
Computers with modems are important tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, news groups, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers: | Computers with modems are important tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, news groups, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers: | ||
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Helm, Matthew L., and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. (not at FHL). Beginners explanation of how to use online family history sites and products, overcome dead ends, and how to publish your family tree electronically. | Helm, Matthew L., and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. (not at FHL). Beginners explanation of how to use online family history sites and products, overcome dead ends, and how to publish your family tree electronically. | ||
== | == Village Coordinators == | ||
These are individuals who coordinate the gathering of information and compiling of databases about the inhabitants of specific Germanic villages in Russia and the Ukraine. You are encouraged to share your family information with the village coordinator for the village where your ancestor lived. You may also benefit from information already submitted by others. The [http://www.ahsgr.org/ most up-to-date list of village coordinators], especially for Volga Germans, is found on the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Internet site described previously. The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS, Bismarck, ND) has the [http://www.grhs.org/vr/vcoordinators.htm best list of village coordinators for the Ukraine and Moldova]. However, you must be a member of GRHS to gain access to this list. Some parts of Ukraine, especially Volhynia, Kiev and Podolia regions, do not have village coordinators due to the huge numbers of villages in which the Germans scattered themselves. This region is served by [http://www.sggee.org the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe]. | These are individuals who coordinate the gathering of information and compiling of databases about the inhabitants of specific Germanic villages in Russia and the Ukraine. You are encouraged to share your family information with the village coordinator for the village where your ancestor lived. You may also benefit from information already submitted by others. The [http://www.ahsgr.org/ most up-to-date list of village coordinators], especially for Volga Germans, is found on the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) Internet site described previously. The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS, Bismarck, ND) has the [http://www.grhs.org/vr/vcoordinators.htm best list of village coordinators for the Ukraine and Moldova]. However, you must be a member of GRHS to gain access to this list. Some parts of Ukraine, especially Volhynia, Kiev and Podolia regions, do not have village coordinators due to the huge numbers of villages in which the Germans scattered themselves. This region is served by [http://www.sggee.org the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe]. | ||
== | == Inventories, Registers, Catalogs == | ||
Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. Many guides and inventories to archives containing German-Russian records are availablein the Place Search of the Family History Library under: | Most archives have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively. Many guides and inventories to archives containing German-Russian records are availablein the Place Search of the Family History Library under: | ||
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Olson, Marie Miller. ''A Bibliography of the Germans from Russia: Material Found in the New York Public Library''. Lincoln, Nebr.: American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1976. (FHL book 947 F2om; film 1181519 item 2.) | Olson, Marie Miller. ''A Bibliography of the Germans from Russia: Material Found in the New York Public Library''. Lincoln, Nebr.: American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1976. (FHL book 947 F2om; film 1181519 item 2.) | ||
== | == Related Content == | ||
*"[http://www.mtu-net.ru/rrr/russia.htm Russian Archives]" in ''Research Russian Roots'' at http://www.mtu-net.ru/rrr/russia.htm [Updated July 8, 2005].<br><br> | *"[http://www.mtu-net.ru/rrr/russia.htm Russian Archives]" in ''Research Russian Roots'' at http://www.mtu-net.ru/rrr/russia.htm [Updated July 8, 2005].<br><br> | ||