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In-depth reviews from our clients. Read their experiences, see photos, & get personal insight into what Dorosh offers

old map of Vyspa

Vera’s Successful Family Research

Genealogy Research

I have always been interested in visiting Ukraine. Ever since I was a child, I would listen to the many stories of my grandmother. I tucked these stories away, remembering the village name, knowing one... Read More

Last pictures with our family

Closing the Loop. Our Return to Ancestral Homeland

Heritage Tour

It is a real honor to post this travelogue on my website. It was written by the clients who have become my friends. Thank you and I miss you much! Our return to our ancestral homeland,... Read More

Testimonials

We’re proud of the work we do and want to share what our clients think of us. Read testimonals from past clients and travellers.

From: BR | Date: 2020

"I´m very thankful for having Olia leading the search for the documents of my Ukranian family. She just find out everything, and even more than I ever imagine, explaining every little piece of history. I highly reccomend her work and all the researchers."

- BEATRIZ BILIK

From: US | Date: 2024

"Hello, my name is Carol Cherich. My paternal grandmother, Ewa Kit was born in Ukraine in 1894 and migrated to USA in 1913 and never returned to her homeland. Between 1920'a until the Berlin wall went up, she had contact with relatives, but then lost contact during the Soviet oppression..."

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- Carol jean Cherich

Hello, my name is Carol Cherich. My paternal grandmother, Ewa Kit was born in Ukraine in 1894 and migrated to USA in 1913 and never returned to her homeland. Between 1920'a until the Berlin wall went up, she had contact with relatives, but then lost contact during the Soviet oppression and died in 1980 so there was no longer any family contact. Finally in 2023, after many years of doing research, I came across Dorosh genealogy services and was able to find my grandmothers relatives in Ukraine who have been living in the same community for over 100 years. I was also able to receive primary documentation on my ancestors, baptisms, marriages, children and a local family cemetery. I also requested a video of my ancestor's homeland and interview Ivan, a second cousin. On 3/2/2024, one day before my birthday, I received a 45-minute video of one of my relatives, Ivan, a second cousin who showed me pictures of the family, gave us a tour of the home he now lived in as well as the home my grandmother grew up in next door, a tour of the local community and family cemetery. My cousin Ivan has a sister (Iryna) who has 2 sons, one in LVIV, and another son lives in Florida. Within 36 hours, the son in LVIV, Andrii reached out to me via Facebook and email and connected me to his brother in Florida. Both sons connected me to their mother, Iryna who now lives in Barcelona Spain. Iryna will be visiting Florida, and I will go there to finally meet her, the son and his children. I am truly grateful for the time Andrii and his wife helped me with the genealogy research and best of all was the video to see live my relatives so far away from Tennessee. My grandmother must be smiling above to know our family has come full circle. This has been a real blessing. Sincerely, Carol Cherich,

- Carol jean Cherich

From: CA | Date: {field:when_was_your_experience_1585762911308}

"This research is a project I personally have been wanting to have done for many years but didn’t know where to begin. When my cousin recommended Dorosh Heritage Tours, I jumped on it. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and quality of the genealogical research done by this company...."

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- Christina Perry

This research is a project I personally have been wanting to have done for many years but didn’t know where to begin. When my cousin recommended Dorosh Heritage Tours, I jumped on it. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and quality of the genealogical research done by this company. My first contact with the owner and the staff was a very positive experience. Both provided immediate feedback when requested and there was constant communication. The research report was very detailed and the timeline for completion was as expected. This has been an eye-opening experience for myself and my family. Thank you so much Olia and Andriy. I highly recommend your services!

- Christina Perry

From: US | Date: 2020

"I have had the most professional and exciting experience with Dorosh Tours. I wanted to research my maternal line in Ukraine. I didn't have much information to go on and thought it would be very difficult and maybe impossible to learn about this side of my family. Dorosh /Olia really..."

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- Wendy Norris

I have had the most professional and exciting experience with Dorosh Tours. I wanted to research my maternal line in Ukraine. I didn't have much information to go on and thought it would be very difficult and maybe impossible to learn about this side of my family. Dorosh /Olia really left no stone unturned and I was so happy with my research reports they provided. I now have names,dates and places to fill in all previous empty blanks in my family tree. I found the whole experience wonderful, even the price. I highly recommend their services. Wendy

- Wendy Norris

From: GB | Date: 2020

"I have been trying to research my grandfathers side of the family for many years with very little progress. This is until I contacted Andriy and his team, within the space of weeks I found out more than I found in many years of searching. I can’t thank them enough..."

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- Jordan Ihnatyszcz

I have been trying to research my grandfathers side of the family for many years with very little progress. This is until I contacted Andriy and his team, within the space of weeks I found out more than I found in many years of searching. I can’t thank them enough for the wonder research they’ve carried out, it’s been a smooth and enjoyable process from the outset and can’t wait to continue my journey with Dorosh heritage tours.

- Jordan Ihnatyszcz

From: US | Date: 2020

"I’m so happy I worked with Dorosh (specifically Andriy and Olia) to find out more about my Ukrainian roots and relatives. Andriy located my family and put together a gorgeous presentation that showed me the birthplace of my father, the burial location of my ancestors, and the family parish where..."

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- Ana María Szolodko

I’m so happy I worked with Dorosh (specifically Andriy and Olia) to find out more about my Ukrainian roots and relatives. Andriy located my family and put together a gorgeous presentation that showed me the birthplace of my father, the burial location of my ancestors, and the family parish where generations of my ancestors were baptized. From start to finish, whether it was working on my family history/genealogy or working to locate my remaining family in Volyn, Dorosh was the best. I would recommend their work to ANYONE! Will be working with them next year on my trip to Ukraine!

- Ana María Szolodko

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Galleries

A collection of images from our various tours to give you an idea of what to expect on your unique journey with Dorosh

Medvedivtsi Local Research

Genealogy Research

Finding lost relatives, locating an ancestral plot and the burials of the ancestors or just creating a Virtual Tour to show what the village is like are the main goals we set to achieve by doing local research in the villages. I would like to take you Medvedivtsi village in present day...

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Kniazhe Heritage Tour 2012

Heritage Tour

One of the most memorable tours and family reunions in my life. More to come. One of the most memorable tours and family reunions in my life. It took place in May 2012 and was later followed by several other visits with the same family, to the same village. More...

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