Digital Genealogy Projects to Take Center Stage at Moscow Festival
At the “GenExpo” festival, visitors are seeing how VR, genetic analysis, and digital archives are reshaping the way families uncover their past.
Moscow is turning genealogy into a high-tech experience.
The festival runs September 27–28 at Moscow State University, drawing archivists, genealogists, psychologists, museum professionals, and IT firms. The program includes expert talks, workshops, a fair, and a networking hub.
The spotlight is on digital genealogy. Sessions explore VR projects that immerse users in family history, advances in genetic research, and the expanding role of online archives. Special attention is on Yandex’s “Archive Search,” a service designed to make working with historical documents far more accessible.
Organizers argue that such tools are democratizing genealogy. Millions can now reconstruct family histories without professional training. Beyond preserving the memory of past generations, these projects strengthen cultural continuity—linking the past with the future in entirely new ways.
