BIRTH FAMILY SEARCH
Feedback and Stories
I am delighted and impressed by the work accomplished by the association.
July 2024
“One thing is certain: Mr. Pavel meticulously managed my search for my birth family and made my childhood dream of reconnecting with the remaining members of my Russian family a reality. So, I want to thank everyone in the French and Russian administrative offices, as well as those on the ground who contributed, whether directly or indirectly, to the quest for my roots. A special thanks to Mr. Pavel, without whom I would probably never have had the courage to embark on this journey.”
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“One thing is certain: Mr. Pavel meticulously managed my search for my birth family and made my childhood dream of reconnecting with the remaining members of my Russian family a reality. So, I want to thank everyone in the French and Russian administrative offices, as well as those on the ground who contributed, whether directly or indirectly, to the quest for my roots. A special thanks to Mr. Pavel, without whom I would probably never have had the courage to embark on this journey.”
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Timur Leonet
Young man adopted
in Saint Petersburg in 1997
in Saint Petersburg in 1997
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I have found meaning in my life!!!
April 2024
“Thank you so much for everything, my life is beautiful now.”
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“Thank you so much for everything, my life is beautiful now.”
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Ania Silva
Young woman adopted
in Pokrov in 1996
in Pokrov in 1996
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I contacted the association on a whim and was pleasantly surprised.
April 2024
“When I first reached out to the association, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I met Pavel, who proved to be attentive, dedicated, caring, and very understanding throughout this [search for birth family] process. Pavel is efficient and keeps us updated at every step. His expertise in both French and Russian administration was immensely helpful. Thanks to him, I was able to reconnect with my biological family and now stay in regular contact with them. I’m also resuming my Russian language studies and planning a trip for the summer of 2025. Additionally, he was a great help in renewing my Russian passport. Thank you for everything!”
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“When I first reached out to the association, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I met Pavel, who proved to be attentive, dedicated, caring, and very understanding throughout this [search for birth family] process. Pavel is efficient and keeps us updated at every step. His expertise in both French and Russian administration was immensely helpful. Thanks to him, I was able to reconnect with my biological family and now stay in regular contact with them. I’m also resuming my Russian language studies and planning a trip for the summer of 2025. Additionally, he was a great help in renewing my Russian passport. Thank you for everything!”
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Nikolai
Young man adopted
in Petrozavodsk in 2000
in Petrozavodsk in 2000
The contact with Pavel is extraordinary.
March 2024
“[Pavel] is completely dedicated and attentive. I felt like I had known him forever because of his close, caring, and reassuring nature.”
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“[Pavel] is completely dedicated and attentive. I felt like I had known him forever because of his close, caring, and reassuring nature.”
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R.I.
Parent of Emma,
adopted in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006
adopted in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006
Finding my family helped me to find myself.
March 2024
“Pavel’s efforts to locate my biological parents were very successful. He found my biological sister in less than 24 hours, enabling me to reunite with the rest of my family very quickly. Moreover, Pavel is an attentive and kind person who provides invaluable emotional support during this “ordeal”. Further to the investigations, I received a very detailed and well-written report from Pavel, compiling all the information he discovered. Thank you very much for everything 🙂”
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“Pavel’s efforts to locate my biological parents were very successful. He found my biological sister in less than 24 hours, enabling me to reunite with the rest of my family very quickly. Moreover, Pavel is an attentive and kind person who provides invaluable emotional support during this “ordeal”. Further to the investigations, I received a very detailed and well-written report from Pavel, compiling all the information he discovered. Thank you very much for everything 🙂”
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Emma
Young woman adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006
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Everything was perfect, beyond my expectations.
January 2024
“With the help of Pavel and the association, I was able to find my biological mother and get information about my family. I was finally able to get answers to my questions. This will allow me to move forward in my life. I can only thank Pavel, who took the time to talk with me on the phone, and who, thanks to his pugnacity, was able to answer all my questions promptly. Thank you so much, Pavel, for your support, attentiveness and kindness.”
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“With the help of Pavel and the association, I was able to find my biological mother and get information about my family. I was finally able to get answers to my questions. This will allow me to move forward in my life. I can only thank Pavel, who took the time to talk with me on the phone, and who, thanks to his pugnacity, was able to answer all my questions promptly. Thank you so much, Pavel, for your support, attentiveness and kindness.”
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Laura
Young woman adopted
in Dzerzhinsk in 2005
in Dzerzhinsk in 2005
Thank you for everything.
October 2023
“The search was conducted very quickly (in less than a week), because we could get all the birth dates and places of residence of our son’s siblings at the time of his adoption. They had already done some searches and set up accounts on social networks. Our son has been able to connect with them online and continues to communicate with them. The association also provided us with information about traveling to Russia and obtaining a Russian passport for our son. Pavel was exceptionally responsive, informative, well-rounded, and professional throughout the process.”
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“The search was conducted very quickly (in less than a week), because we could get all the birth dates and places of residence of our son’s siblings at the time of his adoption. They had already done some searches and set up accounts on social networks. Our son has been able to connect with them online and continues to communicate with them. The association also provided us with information about traveling to Russia and obtaining a Russian passport for our son. Pavel was exceptionally responsive, informative, well-rounded, and professional throughout the process.”
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I.V.
Parent of a child adopted
in Engels in 2011
in Engels in 2011
I highly recommend this organization.
August 2023
“Pavel is incredibly proactive and uses his knowledge of the workings of the Russian administration to seek out… and obtain answers to our questions. Very determined, but also diplomatic, he knows how to use psychology in his approach to people who might provide information. His search regarding my daughter’s birth family is not yet completely finalized, but I trust that Pavel is doing everything possible and diligently following up on responses from those he has contacted.”
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“Pavel is incredibly proactive and uses his knowledge of the workings of the Russian administration to seek out… and obtain answers to our questions. Very determined, but also diplomatic, he knows how to use psychology in his approach to people who might provide information. His search regarding my daughter’s birth family is not yet completely finalized, but I trust that Pavel is doing everything possible and diligently following up on responses from those he has contacted.”
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Fabienne
Mother of a child adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2003
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2003
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