Map of Russian Empire's Ukraine (1910 Marx's Large world table Atlas)
Chernigov Kharkov Kherson Kiev Podolia Poltava Taurida Volhynia Yekaterinoslav

Welcome to Ukraine SIG!

We share histories, resources, data, and research tips to help each other research Jewish Genealogy in the region of the former Russian Empire gubernias now in Ukraine.

To begin, use the clickable map to get to information about a specific province, district or town. Or, click "Get Started" on the top menu bar to learn about the work of UKR-SIG and how our website is organized.

There's a LOT of information here; we hope you'll enjoy browsing and digging. If you have questions, or want to contribute something of your own, contact us.

What's New

04/07/2013 Ron Doctor resigns as SIG Coordinator; Janette Silverman agrees to be Coordinator
Dear Ukraine SIG Friends, I have resigned as Coordinator of Ukraine SIG, effective at the IAJGS Conference in Boston in August. Janette [More...]

02/27/2013 Ukraine SIG FHL Microfilm Scanner Survey is Underway ... Are you participating?
When I accepted the Ukraine SIG Coordinator job in July 2011 I promised to revitalize Ukraine SIG. Thanks to you, we have made great progress [More...]

02/15/2013 Appointment of Emily Garber to Ukraine SIG's Board of Directors
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Garber to Ukraine SIG's Board of Directors. Emily is our new Volunteers Director. [More...]