Russian Genealogical Glossary
Word lists, glossaries, and similar tools can be helpful for identifying unfamiliar words in a document. These pages contain lists of words that you are likely to encounter in your research. You can use these pages to prepare and familiarize yourself with common vocabulary before you begin your research, or you can dive into your research and return to these pages for help if you come across a word that is difficult to decipher. Click on any of the links below to access word lists by topic or to search our general word list.
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Using the keyboard commands Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) can be helpful when searching through word lists. Simply type the first few letters or a part of the word you know, and the search function will highlight any words in the list that contain that sequence of letters.
To view translations of specific words and phrases you may encounter in a certain document type, visit the corresponding Document Types page of this tutorial.
Additional Resources:
- The FamilySearch Wiki Russian Genealogical Word List is another great resource to consult if you encounter a word you don't recognize.