About Us

Genealogical research in Ukraine and across the post-Soviet region

My name is Oleksandr Kartashov. I am a historian by training and a professional genealogist. I help people reconstruct their family history in Ukraine and across the wider post-Soviet region using archival and civil records.
My principle is simple: documents first, assumptions second. I build each case as a verifiable chain of evidence—showing where every fact comes from, how it connects to other records, what remains uncertain, and how we can confirm it.
The outcome is a clear, structured research report with copies of the discovered documents and full source references. This way, your family history becomes not just a story, but a reliable foundation you can preserve and expand over time.

I work with civil registration records, church books, pre-revolutionary sources, military documentation, and Soviet-era materials. If you only have fragments—several names, approximate dates, family legends—that is enough to start. We will gather evidence and rebuild the picture step by step.

Oleksandr

Our story

My path into genealogy began with historical studies and a strong interest in biographical research—understanding individual lives within their historical context. For me, it has never been only about “finding a record”, but about seeing how family, community, social status, and major events of an era shaped a person’s life.
After graduating in 2015, I started working with archival sources and gradually developed an approach that combines academic rigor with a respectful attitude toward family memory. Over time, this work grew into a project-based practice: depending on the task, I involve archivists, professional genealogists, and specialists who help present results in a format that is convenient for the family—an analytical report, a family tree, a book, or a structured archive dossier.

2015

Historical degree (V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University). Focus on biographical research and personal histories.

2016

First hands-on archival projects: developing search strategy and methods for validating family connections.

2017

Ongoing work with state archives in Ukraine: systematizing sources and evidence-based reasoning.

2017

Moving into more complex cases: surname variants, conflicting dates, migrations, and gaps in documentation.

2020

Building a project workflow and a trusted network (as needed): archivists / genealogists / presentation and formatting.

2023

Broader geography and cross-border cases (when applicable: requests and extracts from foreign archives).

2024

Deeper work with Soviet-era materials and military documentation; connecting scattered evidence into coherent lines.

2025

Delivering results in a user-friendly format: a structured report + document copies + a clear relationship scheme for future continuation.

2025

Appointed Head of the Kyiv Genealogical Society “Rodoslov”.

Why clients choose Oleksandr Kartashov

A transparent research plan

You understand what sources will be checked, in what order, and what result to expect at each step.

Documents first—then conclusions

Family connections are built on records. If something cannot be proven definitively, I state it openly and suggest how to verify it.

Results you can actually use

You receive a structured report, document copies, and a relationship scheme that you can expand later.

Confidentiality and respect

Family histories can be sensitive. All information is handled carefully and shared only with you.

What Our Clients Say

“I came to Oleksandr with fragments—just a few names, approximate dates, and the feeling that nothing more could be found. What I valued most was the realistic plan from the very beginning: what sources would be checked and why. Communication was calm and professional—no pressure and no ‘big promises’, only clear steps and regular updates.”
Jammie WhiteCompany Name
“For me, it was important not only to find records but to understand contradictions—surname variants, different dates, confusion with locations. Oleksandr explained the verification logic and clearly separated proven facts from hypotheses, so it was obvious the conclusions were evidence-based. In the end, I received a structured report with document copies and full references—easy to keep and to share with family.”
Michael JohnsonCompany Name
“We were stuck on one branch for a long time—it felt like a dead end: records either didn’t exist or didn’t provide a direct answer. Oleksandr suggested several alternative directions and explained what could be checked to avoid wasting time. The approach is methodical: step by step, with a clear decision logic. And communication is very respectful and tactful—you can feel that family history here is not just a project, but a value. The final result is neatly presented and fully supported by solid sources.”
Julie KyleCompany Name

Ready to get answers and start your research?

Tell me what you already know (even if it’s very little), and I will suggest a realistic research plan and the best next step.

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