BIRTH FAMILY SEARCH
Feedback and Stories
Thanks Pavel, you are an important person in our life.
July 2026
“Pavel is an Angel, he managed the search in a very professional way. His human being and the way he treated sensitive information were perfect. After the successful results, either if my daughter roots history is very hard, my daughter said: “Thanks Dad, I’m not angry anymore now that I know my story and have found part of my birth family”. Pavel has done his mandate in a beautiful way.”
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It has been a dream come true ❤
May 2026
“Thanks to Pavel, I was able to find the girl who was like a sister to me. She is a Russian girl whom my parents used to host in Spain during the summers. I had been trying to find her for years without success, and thanks to Pavel, he managed to locate her within just a few days. Thank you so much for your work, I will be forever grateful to you, it has been a dream come true ❤”
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I can only thank Russian Roots for this extraordinary search which has given me so much.
April 2026
“Pavel located an aunt who now lives in Germany and has two children who are a little younger than me. What this search for my origins has given me most is the opportunity to learn about my family’s background and, above all, to now have this treasure with me, which I may one day be able to pass on to my own children: photos of my mother as a little girl and as an adult. Knowing where we come from and learning about our past allows us to look towards the future.”
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I can only thank Russian Roots for this extraordinary search which has given me so much.
April 2026
“Pavel located an aunt who now lives in Germany and has two children who are a little younger than me. What this search for my origins has given me most is the opportunity to learn about my family’s background and, above all, to now have this treasure with me, which I may one day be able to pass on to my own children: photos of my mother as a little girl and as an adult. Knowing where we come from and learning about our past allows us to look towards the future.”
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Go for it, your story will only be more beautiful!
April 2026
“In my view, the search was extremely positive. It allowed me to find photos of my biological family, as well as information about their lives, and it has helped me build my identity as a young adult. To anyone who wants to know who they really are deep down and is still hesitating to take this step, go for it! I myself hesitated for a long time, most certainly because I was afraid of what I was going to discover. I would like to congratulate Pavel on his wonderful work.”
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It was a unique and very emotional adventure!
March 2026
“It was a unique and very emotional adventure! Pavel did an incredible job: he not only found a great deal of information, but also provided me with excellent support throughout the process. I am very grateful to him and I highly recommend this association to anyone who wishes to find answers to their questions! I am also in contact with my half-sister, and we regularly keep in touch and talk! Спасибо!”
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It was a unique and very emotional adventure!
March 2026
“It was a unique and very emotional adventure! Pavel did an incredible job: he not only found a great deal of information, but also provided me with excellent support throughout the process. I am very grateful to him and I highly recommend this association to anyone who wishes to find answers to their questions! I am also in contact with my half-sister, and we regularly keep in touch and talk! Спасибо!”
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This search was a success.
January 2026
“I got answers to my questions. I had the opportunity to communicate with members of my family. Although my adoption dates back to 1993 and the information was not easy to obtain, this search was a success. I am very satisfied with the work carried out by the investigator.”
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I will be forever grateful for the incredible work.
December 2025
“I will be forever grateful for the incredible work of this organization. From the research and preparation before the trip, the incredibly efficient and effective results, and the emotional support throughout the entire process. This is an incredibly complex journey to embark, and I cannot recommend Russian Roots enough for anyone considering finding their birth family!”
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I will be forever grateful for the incredible work.
December 2025
“I will be forever grateful for the incredible work of this organization. From the research and preparation before the trip, the incredibly efficient and effective results, and the emotional support throughout the entire process. This is an incredibly complex journey to embark, and I cannot recommend Russian Roots enough for anyone considering finding their birth family!”
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The association and Pavel provided me with many answers.
December 2025
“The association and Pavel provided me with many answers — far more than I had ever imagined. Pavel is a very hardworking and meticulous person. He does everything possible to carry out his work thoroughly and to deliver the results that the adoptee hopes for. His work does not only take place in the field; a great deal of preparation and follow-up is involved as well. Once the search is completed, he remains available for any further questions and support.”
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For our son, learning the truth about his story was incredibly important.
November 2025
“It has been a long “journey” that I, as a parent, and Pavel, as a “researcher”, began together, and along the way we also came to know one another. This made the journey feel even more human. My husband and I are very pleased with the work Pavel carried out and with the results he achieved. For our son, learning the truth about his story and seeing photos of his relatives in Russia was incredibly important, and it meant a great deal to us as parents as well. Thank you, Pavel, not only for the meticulous work you did, but also for the emotional commitment you brought to it that we felt throughout the entire process.”
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For our son, learning the truth about his story was incredibly important.
November 2025
“It has been a long “journey” that I, as a parent, and Pavel, as a “researcher”, began together, and along the way we also came to know one another. This made the journey feel even more human. My husband and I are very pleased with the work Pavel carried out and with the results he achieved. For our son, learning the truth about his story and seeing photos of his relatives in Russia was incredibly important, and it meant a great deal to us as parents as well. Thank you, Pavel, not only for the meticulous work you did, but also for the emotional commitment you brought to it that we felt throughout the entire process.”
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The report was comprehensive and exceeded our expectations.
September 2025
“We are very satisfied with the work carried out on the birth family search. Pavel was kind, compassionate and patient, dealing with the search in a sensitive and confidential manner that reassured us all here. The report was comprehensive and exceeded our expectations. Pavel checks in with us periodically and we are very happy to have taken the steps to engage his services. Highly recommended for his outstanding commitment to delivery of his services. Thank you!”
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A genuine commitment to delivering well-structured work.
July 2025
“After several warm meetings with Pavel, we decided to begin the search into the origins of our son Igor. The outcome exceeded all our expectations. The fairy tale may be gone, but knowing where we come from will help our son understand where he is going… The icing on the cake was discovering that his older sister had also been adopted by an American family that Pavel managed to locate in the United States. There were many emotions throughout this investigation, which was successfully completed and summarized in a report of only 19 pages! Everything is described with meticulous detail and a genuine commitment to delivering well-structured work. This meeting also gave us the opportunity to get to know and appreciate Pavel, whose kind and humane nature makes him a sincere, generous and selfless person. THANK YOU.”
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I was accompanied and supported throughout a trip and a search for my birth family.
June 2025
“I was able to find my biological family and stay in touch with them. Pavel shed light on many things and also accompanied me during this journey. Russia is beautiful — I loved this trip!”
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In less than two weeks, my life completely changed.
May 2025
“I would like to warmly thank Pavel for the incredible work he did to find my family. In less than two weeks, my life completely changed: I was able to reconnect with almost my entire birth family. I’m now in daily contact with my sister. Following this search, a trip is planned with Pavel in January 2026, retracing the path of my birth to meet my birth family. None of this would have been possible without him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
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In less than two weeks, my life completely changed.
May 2025
“I would like to warmly thank Pavel for the incredible work he did to find my family. In less than two weeks, my life completely changed: I was able to reconnect with almost my entire birth family. I’m now in daily contact with my sister. Following this search, a trip is planned with Pavel in January 2026, retracing the path of my birth to meet my birth family. None of this would have been possible without him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
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My experience could not have been better.
April 2025
“Whatever expectations I had were far exceeded by Pavel’s work, his effort, and the results he achieved. He is a persistent person, truly committed to taking the investigation to its very end. Without hesitation, I would recommend him to any adopted person who wishes to search for their biological family, because Pavel puts all his energy into making it possible. I believe his work and the way he carries it out are incredibly valuable.”
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A thousand thanks!
April 2025
“I am very happy with the searches Pavel carried out regarding the origins of my two children. He kept us informed at every stage of the process and worked extremely hard to locate everything related to their background. We were incredibly fortunate to come across this association, as we would not have been able to find out practically anything without them. I am eternally grateful for the warmth and care Pavel showed us. A thousand thanks!”
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A thousand thanks!
April 2025
“I am very happy with the searches Pavel carried out regarding the origins of my two children. He kept us informed at every stage of the process and worked extremely hard to locate everything related to their background. We were incredibly fortunate to come across this association, as we would not have been able to find out practically anything without them. I am eternally grateful for the warmth and care Pavel showed us. A thousand thanks!”
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It was an UNFORGETTABLE experience!!!
April 2025
“I am eternally grateful to the association and especially to Pavel. The search for my biological origins has been incredibly rewarding — something I would gladly do again and that I recommend to anyone who feels the need to explore their past. Pavel carried out exceptional and highly detailed work: thanks to him, I learned the reasons behind my adoption, contacted my biological family, and rebuilt my story. This emotion-filled journey has made me feel fulfilled, satisfied, and at peace. Pavel is exceptional, wonderful, very attentive and communicative; he clearly has a passion for what he does, and I am deeply grateful for his work, his care, his understanding, his empathy, and his kindness.”
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A truly passionate piece of work!
March 2025
“Thorough findings thanks to the in-depth research carried out by our investigator Pavel, who always seeks to collect as much information as possible to meet our request. A video call with our son’s maternal grandmother, a video from his father, and photos provided by the family. [Being himself a Russian adoptee who has conducted his own search for origins], Pavel is in an ideal position to understand what our children feel as they search for their roots. He is an extremely serious and highly professional person +++”
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A truly passionate piece of work!
March 2025
“Thorough findings thanks to the in-depth research carried out by our investigator Pavel, who always seeks to collect as much information as possible to meet our request. A video call with our son’s maternal grandmother, a video from his father, and photos provided by the family. [Being himself a Russian adoptee who has conducted his own search for origins], Pavel is in an ideal position to understand what our children feel as they search for their roots. He is an extremely serious and highly professional person +++”
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Pavel was there at every moment.
February 2025
“Pavel has been more than important for our daughter. He provided answers to 15 years of questions. Even though the answers were very difficult to hear, they are essential for her future life. Pavel was there at every moment: before, during, and after. He is a wonderful person, dear to our lives today.”
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SPASIBA!!!!!!
February 2025
“Hello, I would like to thank Russian Roots (Racines Russes) for their energy and support, which have meant so much to me. Thanks to the truth about my biological family, I feel whole and very confident about my future. A big thank you to the entire team, and especially to Pavel. SPASIBA!!!!!!”
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Pavel’s work was truly outstanding.
January 2025
“Pavel’s work was truly outstanding and incredibly fast. He provided answers to questions I would never have even imagined, and I am truly grateful to him. He is always available if we have doubts or questions, and throughout the entire investigation, I couldn’t help but notice his dedication and his determination to find the answers to the questions I’ve carried with me for so many years.”
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Pavel’s work was truly outstanding.
January 2025
“Pavel’s work was truly outstanding and incredibly fast. He provided answers to questions I would never have even imagined, and I am truly grateful to him. He is always available if we have doubts or questions, and throughout the entire investigation, I couldn’t help but notice his dedication and his determination to find the answers to the questions I’ve carried with me for so many years.”
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Congratulations on this incredible investigation.
December 2024
“Thanks to the association, our daughter Alexandra Irina was able to learn about her mother’s story and her biological family. Pavel’s work was exceptional, and the results exceeded our expectations. We were also provided with photographs. Without this association, we likely would never have been able to uncover such detailled information about our daughter’s family story or trace her relatives. We are extremely satisfied and wholeheartedly recommend this association. Well done, and thank you, Pavel, for your dedication, commitment, and professionalism.”
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An exceptional piece of work of great precision.
October 2024
“This meticulous work has allowed us to reconnect with the living members of our son’s biological family and gain a deeper understanding of his story, helping us put together the missing pieces of his life’s puzzle. A heartfelt thank you to Pavel Closson for his investigative efforts, persistence, sensitivity, and the clarity of his final report. A big BRAVO!”
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An exceptional piece of work of great precision.
October 2024
“This meticulous work has allowed us to reconnect with the living members of our son’s biological family and gain a deeper understanding of his story, helping us put together the missing pieces of his life’s puzzle. A heartfelt thank you to Pavel Closson for his investigative efforts, persistence, sensitivity, and the clarity of his final report. A big BRAVO!”
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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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I have found meaning in my life!!!
April 2024
“Thank you so much for everything, my life is beautiful now.”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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