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We keep growing. Right now the team is 16 in-house specialists and 170 trusted regional contractors. If genealogy is something you actually care about — rather than just another job — talk to us.

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Who we're hiring

Genealogist-historian

Remote · piece-rate per completed stage

Ancestor research and family-line reconstruction across Russian Imperial and Soviet archival collections. You will prepare structured reports on findings at each stage.

Requirements
  • You have already traced your own family — built out at least part of your personal genealogy
  • You know the administrative-territorial divisions of the Russian Empire and understand how parishes were organised
  • You have experience writing to archives and visiting them in person
  • You understand how files are organised inside an archive (fondy, opisi, dela)
  • A genuine interest in genealogy is non-negotiable
Conditions
  • Fully remote
  • Piece-rate payment per completed research stage
  • Flexible hours — can be combined with other work
  • Access to our internal knowledge base and methodology

Report-writing specialist

Remote · fixed retainer plus project bonuses

Turning raw archival findings and scanned documents into a coherent, readable family book or written report. Editorial work on historical material.

Requirements
  • Background in editorial work or copywriting on historical subjects
  • Comfort working with archival citations and footnotes
  • Careful attention to detail and strong written Russian
  • A grasp of pre-revolutionary and Soviet-era context is a plus
Conditions
  • Remote work
  • Steady project flow — 2 to 5 reports per month
  • Path to a senior editorial role

Sales and client manager

Remote · base salary plus percentage on closed deals

First consultations with prospective clients, then guiding the project from first enquiry to handover of the finished artefacts. No cold calling — only inbound enquiries and warm leads.

Requirements
  • B2C client-service experience preferred
  • Articulate written and spoken Russian
  • Methodical, organised — every project runs 3 to 18 months
  • Interest in history and genealogy is a strong advantage
Conditions
  • Base salary plus a percentage on closed deals (average project value from 360,000 ₽)
  • CRM, internal messenger, documented workflows
  • Path to a head-of-client-service role
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None of the roles fit, but your background sits nearby?

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