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I didn't do this, but a relative of mine did. It's on a slightly different line of descent, but I found it interesting—it took her three years. During Soviet times, many church books were burned, making it virtually impossible to find documents.
Unfortunately, throughout history, human cruelty has destroyed many valuable things. It is such a shame. A relative on your mother's side? That's great, it'’s equaly important! I've also expanded my family tree in that direction. <33
They're related on my grandmother's side, but they're not biological sisters, as my grandmother is adopted into the family. My grandmother lost her parents and was in an orphanage, where she was adopted from.
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