Russian Roots Organization
(Association Racines Russes)
Who We Are
Russian Roots is a French non-profit organization (association), founded in October 2022, that connects people adopted from Russia (or other former Soviet countries) with their birth country, particularly through the search for biological family and the organization of trips to Russia.
Birth Family Search
“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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“[Pavel] does everything possible to carry out his work thoroughly, which goes beyond field investigations and also involves a great deal of preparation and follow-up. He remains available for any questions and support.”
—“Along the way we came to know one another [with Pavel] and this made the journey feel even more human.”
—“The icing on the cake was discovering that [our son’s] older sister had also been adopted by an American family that Pavel managed to locate in the United States. THANK YOU.”
—“Pavel shed light on many things and also accompanied me during this journey. Russia is beautiful — I loved this trip!”
—“In less than two weeks, my life completely changed: I was able to reconnect with almost my entire birth family. None of this would have been possible without [Pavel]. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
—“My experience could not have been better and, without hesitation, I would recommend [Pavel] to any adopted person who wishes to search for their biological family.”
—“I am very happy with the searches Pavel carried out regarding the origins of my two children and I am eternally grateful for the warmth and care [he] showed us. A thousand thanks!”
—“Thanks to this emotion-filled journey, Pavel made me feel fulfilled, satisfied, and at peace with myself. It was an UNFORGETTABLE experience!!!”
—“Thorough findings thanks to the in-depth research carried out by our investigator Pavel, who is in an ideal position to understand what our children feel as they search for their roots.”
—“Pavel was there at every moment: before, during, and after. He is a wonderful person, dear to our lives today.”
—“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!!!!!!”
—“[Pavel] provided answers to questions I would never have even imagined, and I am truly grateful to him.”
—“Pavel’s work was exceptional, and the results exceeded our expectations. Congratulations on this incredible investigation.”
—“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!”
—“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.”
—“Thank you so much Pavel. Thanks to you, I have found meaning in my life!!! My life is beautiful now.”
—“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.”
—“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.”
—“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 🙂”
—“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.”
—“The search was conducted very quickly. Pavel was exceptionally responsive, informative, well-rounded, and professional throughout the process. Thank you for everything.”
—“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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They’re Talking About Us
“I welcome your initiative to create the organization.”
— Alexander Orlov
Ambassador of Russia to France (2008-2017)
“I welcome your initiative to create the organization.”
— Alexander Orlov
Ambassador of Russia to France (2008-2017)
Russian Roots has been listed on the website of the International Adoption Mission (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).
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
Our Achievements
Activities in orphanages
Financial contribution for orphanages
Adoptees meetups
