Not many people know how to find a person by last name, first name, patronymic in Russia for free. To do this, people left alone or relatives lost in different cities can use the Internet or specialized services in the Russian Federation.
How to find a person in Russia via the Internet
It is best to start searching for a person from social networks. The largest in Russia are VK (VKontakte) and OK (Odnoklassniki). The first of these social networks is used mainly by young people and middle-aged people, while the older generation often chooses the second resource. This is something to keep in mind if you are looking for a person of a certain age. Either way, it's worth checking out both resources.
Register with the selected social network. You will need a valid mobile phone number to verify your personal details. Next, it is advisable to fill out a personal page and set a profile photo to make it easier to contact other users. Each of the social networks has a search service. Please note that here you can find a person not only by last name, first name, patronymic, but also, for example, by his place of study or work, place of birth and residence, etc. Therefore, indicate in the special fields all the information about a relative or friend that you know.
Explore search results by browsing user pages and studying information on them. If you managed to find someone you need, send him a private message or a request to add as a friend. Be sure to tell who you are so that the person will recognize you and be able to answer. But even if you are not lucky, try to find relatives, classmates, friends and everyone else who might know about the whereabouts of the person you are looking for. Contact them also through private messages.
Sometimes, in order to find a person by last name, first name, patronymic in Russia, it is enough to "drive" his data into Internet search systems, for example, Yandex or Google. Check different combinations, adding to the name of the city of residence, place of work and other facts you know. There are many online resources that could provide useful information about who you are looking for. These include job search sites or relationship sites, company employee lists, classified ad sites, and so on. Perhaps some of this will appear in the search results.
How to find a person in Russia through the Federal Migration Service
Contacting the Federal Migration Service is one of the little-known, but quite effective ways to find a person by last name, first name and patronymic for free in Russia. The search algorithm in this case is as follows:
- Make an application-request to find a person who has moved to another city or republic. Indicate the full name of the person and, if possible, his date and place of birth.
- Please provide a reason for requesting information. This can be the restoration of relations with relatives or friends.
- Provide your own details, including the series and passport number.
- Submit an application to the nearest FMS branch or use the state services website. Wait for a response from the service staff (it may take several weeks). In this case, the Federal Migration Service will require consent from the sought-after person to disclose his current location. In case of refusal, information about him will not be provided.
How to find a person in Russia through the address desk
If a person is missing in your city, or you know the locality where they are currently living, contact your local address office. This method allows you to search exclusively for people who are related to the applicant, but in most cases it allows you to successfully find out where the relative lives and whether he is alive.
Make an application to find a relative, indicating in it the last name, first name and patronymic of the missing person, as well as other known information about him. If you are looking for female siblings, try to remember if they changed their maiden name. Submit an application to a special department in the nearest registry office and wait for a response. This usually takes about a month.
