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From Patrice's Volga web site:  In general, the Saratov archives houses the Volga German records for the the Bergseite or hilly side, west of the Volga River and the Engels archives houses the records for the Wiesenseite or meadowside, east of the Volga River. Volgograd contains smaller amount of records from the southern portion of the Volga. But numerous books are housed in the archives on the opposite side of the Volga from the location of the villages. Since the books do not seem to be returned to the archive closest to the village, it is likely that a few Volga German records are located in other archives than these three.

Click here to read about what records are in the archives.

Saratov Archives

General information about the Saratov archives: 
       http://www.webbitt.com/volga/saratov-archive.html

For information on research done by Dr. Igor Pleve, click here

Research is also done by Dr. Mila Koretnikova, and her sister, at the Saratov Archives. Complete information on prices for this research can be found by clicking here.

Click here to see what church records are available for each village, at the Saratov Archives.

 

Engels Archives

Person during research:  Dr. Mila Koretnikova and her sister, who lives in Saratov.

Payment:  Payment for research at Engels Archive can be arranged through Dr. Mila Koretnikova. Initial down payments can be made to Mila through a bank account at the State Bank of La Junta, La Junta, Colorado, then final payments will be arranged through Western Union.

Status of Archives:  Open in March 2008, after being closed for several years.

Type of Research:  Will find and deliver copies of original documents. Cost unknown at this time. Research is also done by Dr. Mila Koretnikova, and her sister.

Click here to see prices for research at the Engels Archive by Mila Koretnikova.

General information about the Engels archives: 
       http://www.webbitt.com/volga/engels-archive.html

Engels Archive official web site:
       http://www.engelsarchive.ru/index_eng.html

Click here to see a list of what Volga region village information is at the Engels archive.

   

Volgograd Archives

Person doing research:  Dr. Mila Koretnikova and her sister (a Saratov resident)

Payment and contract:  Through a bank account at the State Bank of La Junta, La Junta, Colorado

Status of Archives:  Mostly open

Type of Research:  Will find and deliver copies of original documents.   Delivery time can be lengthy.  The archives personnel will produce Surname Charts in 2 to 3 months, at a price of $200 to $300 plus shipping.

Which village records are at the Volgograd Archives:  Click here

To see what research Dr. Mila Koretnikova has done, click here.

Research is also done by Dr. Mila Koretnikova, and her sister, at the Volgograd Archives. Complete information on prices for this research can be found by clicking here.

Click here to see what church records and census records are available for each village, at the Volgograd archives.