Russia Historical Records

Russia, the largest country in the world, spans Eastern Europe and northern Asia, known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and vast landscapes. The historical records of Russia capture a complex history from ancient Slavic states, through the Tsardom and Soviet Union, to its current role as a major global power.

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Russia vital records Soviet Union, Soldier Memorials, 1915-1950 4,553,650 records available Lithuanian-Jewish Records from LitvakSIG, 1795-1940 4,027,833 records available Russia, Cemetery Records 3,387,289 records available Russia, Births and Baptisms, 1755-1917 501,889 records available Soviet Union, World War II Jewish Casualties 269,522 records available Russia Deaths and Burials, 1815-1917 178,777 records available Russia, Marriages, 1793-1919 74,491 records available The Soviet Extraordinary Commission from JewishGen 64,332 records available Russia, Samara Church Books, 1869-1917 1,028,244 records available See the entire collection catalog of vital records in Russia	Russia military records Former Russian Empire, World War I Casualties 1,334,355 records available See the entire collection catalog of military records in Russia

Russia Historical Records

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