Редакция S04E264 - Как найти предков и родственников с помощью генетического теста и старых архивов? / Редакция

The topic of the past is relevant in Russia now — it is addressed in many discussions, primarily in political ones. Partly as a result, the demand to study their personal roots and pedigrees is also growing.

Genetic tests are gaining popularity, which, in addition to predisposition to certain diseases, also show your living relatives. There is also a growing demand for genealogical services — when, at your request, information about your ancestors is searched in the archives.

We decided to find out how it all works, how much it costs and how it is related to the current agenda. Along the way, Alexey Pivovarov also found a new relative.