Russian Roots Organization

(Association Racines Russes)

Who We Are

Russian Roots is a French non-profit organization (association) founded in October 2022. It connects people adopted in Russia or in the former Soviet Union territories with their homeland, and particularly by way of the search for biological family.

Finding Your Biological Family

“Pavel’s work was exceptional, and the results exceeded our expectations. Congratulations on this incredible investigation.”
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Parent of a child adopted
in Biysk in 2003

“An exceptional piece of work of great precision, which allowed us to put together the missing pieces of our son’s life’s puzzle. A big BRAVO!”
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Parent of a child adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2004

“Mr. Pavel made my childhood dream of reconnecting with the remaining members of my Russian family a reality. I am delighted and impressed by the work accomplished by the association.”
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Young man adopted
in Saint Petersburg in 1997

“Thank you so much Pavel. Thanks to you, I have found meaning in my life!!! My life is beautiful now.”
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Young woman adopted
in Pokrov in 1996

“Pavel is efficient in the process [of searching for birth family] and keeps us updated at every step. Thanks to him, I was able to reconnect with my biological family and now stay in regular contact with them.”
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Young man adopted
in Petrozavodsk in 2000

“The contact with Pavel is extraordinary. He 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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Parent of a child adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006

“The efforts to locate my biological parents were very successful and helped me to find myself. I received a very detailed and well-written report. Thank you for everything Pavel 🙂”
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Young woman adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2006

“I was finally able to get answers to my questions. This will allow me to move forward in my life. Thank you so much, Pavel, for your support, attentiveness and kindness.”
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Young woman adopted
in Dzerzhinsk in 2005

“The search was conducted very quickly. Pavel was exceptionally responsive, informative, well-rounded, and professional throughout the process. Thank you for everything.”
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Parent of a child adopted
in Engels in 2011

“Pavel is incredibly proactive and uses his knowledge of the workings of the Russian administration to seek out… and obtain answers to our questions. I highly recommend this organization.”
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Parent of a child adopted
in Nizhny Novgorod in 2003

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They’re Talking About Us

“I welcome your initiative to create the organization.”

To succeed in life, it is essential never to forget where you come from and who helped you to grow by giving heart and soul. From their childhood, adoptees belong to two cultures. It is an extraordinary wealth that must be preserved.

— Alexander Orlov
Ambassador of Russia to France (2008-2017)

Racines Russes, Russian Roots, Русские Корни, Raíces Rusas, Radici Russe

Russian Roots has been officially recognized as an association for adoptees by the Mission for International Adoption (MAI) since May 2023 (France Diplomacy).

Russian Roots‘ main activity, which is searching for birth families, is featured in the French web magazine The Bear Magazine (L’Ours Magazine).

Our Projects

Assistance in locating adoptees’ biological families, fostering their identity formation and personality development
Support for adoptees experiencing challenges due to their particular story
Advice and information for adoptive families about the post-adoptive life of their children
Creation of discussion circles on different topics related to the themes of adoption and assistance to orphanages
Organization of events and meetings between adoptees living all around the world
Partnership building with other organizations having similar projects
Setting up cultural and linguistic exchanges with children from orphanages
Promotion of Anglo-Saxon and foreign cultures in orphanages
Training workshops in orphanages
Material assistance to children from orphanages