Professional Research in Eastern Europe

Hello

Welcome to my professional research pages.

My name is Stephen Rigden and I am a professional researcher covering Eastern Europe.

If you would like to discuss your research and/or need any assistance, please use the Contact Us Tab at the top of this page

Address

3 The Quays, Belvedere Road, Faversham, Kent, England, ME13 7LP

Qualifications

1st class BA with Hons in English Literature

Career

I have been a professional genealogist since 1987. I formerly worked for 21 years for a leading London firm of forensic genealogists, where I was Head of Research until 2009. Currently, I work part-time for a major British family history website. I am the owner of Bluebird Research.

My interests include Slavic history, Russian literature and travel in Eastern Europe.

Specialisation

I provide specialist family history research services across Eastern Europe, including the Balkans, Greece and Russia (with Siberia). I also undertake genealogical research in Cyprus and Egypt (Greek communities only) and in Armenia. For more information click here