Russia 8
Russia 8 — Modern Eurasian admixture
A focused autosomal calculator that estimates modern ancestry proportions across eight reference clusters: Siberian, Caucasian, East-Slavic, East-Finnic, Uralic, East-Asian, Northeast-Asian, and Permic. Ideal for people with Russian, Uralic, or Eurasian roots and for researchers seeking clear regional affinity breakdowns. Model-based, informative, and best used alongside other genetic and historical data.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Russia 8 — Modern Eurasian Admixture Model
This calculator parses an individual's autosomal DNA against eight carefully chosen reference clusters to estimate modern Eurasian ancestry proportions. It measures contributions from Siberian, Caucasian, East-Slavic, East-Finnic, Uralic, East-Asian, Northeast-Asian, and Permic reference populations to produce an interpretable breakdown of genetic affinities in the modern era.
Who it's for:
- People with roots in Russia, Eastern Europe, the Ural region, Siberia, and neighboring areas
- Genealogy enthusiasts seeking regional signals beyond national labels
- Population geneticists and students exploring modern admixture patterns
What you learn:
- Percentage estimates for each of the eight reference components, highlighting mixture between European, Uralic, Siberian, and Asian sources
- Relative affinities that can suggest regional ancestries (e.g., elevated East-Slavic vs. East-Finnic proportions)
- How signals commonly associated with historical events (Slavic expansion, Finno-Ugric presence, Siberian and steppe interactions, Caucasus gene flow) combine in modern genomes
Context and value: Russia sits at a crossroads of forests, steppe, and mountains; its peoples reflect millennia of migrations and local continuity. This tool provides a focused lens on those patterns by using modern reference clusters tuned to the region. It helps convert raw autosomal data into a clear, comparative profile that complements documentary genealogy and archaeological context.
Caveats:
- Results are model-dependent and relative to the reference panel used; percentages are estimates, not absolute proofs of origin.
- This calculator does not date admixture events or identify specific tribes or families.
Use Russia 8 as a robust, educational starting point to understand how multiple Eurasian ancestry streams contribute to a modern genetic profile, and pair it with other analyses (haplogroups, multiple calculators, historical recor
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
8 Reference Populations
Siberian: Includes indigenous populations from the vast Siberian region, known for their diverse ethnic groups and languages, closely related to Uralic and East-Asian groups.
Caucasian: Encompasses the ethnic groups from the Caucasus region, a linguistically and culturally diverse area situated between Europe and Asia, notable for its distinct Caucasian, Turkic, and Iranian influences.
East-Slavic: Covers populations from Eastern Europe, primarily encompassing Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians, known for their Slavic languages and shared cultural heritage.
East-Finnic: Refers to Finnic groups in regions like Finland and the Baltic States, characterized by unique Finno-Ugric languages and cultural practices distinct from neighboring Indo-European groups.
Uralic: Encompasses populations descended from the Uralic language family, including Hungarians, Finns, and Estonians, distributed across Europe and parts of Northern Eurasia.
East-Asian: Includes populations from East Asia, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans, known for their diverse cultures, languages, and historical empires.
Northeast-Asian: Comprises ethnic groups from northeastern parts of Asia, highlighting shared cultural and historical elements with both Siberian and East-Asian populations.
Permic: Involves groups speaking Permic languages like Komi and Udmurt, located in Western Russia, with cultural ties to Uralic peoples.
Grouped by Continent
Europe and Eurasia:
- East-Slavic
- East-Finnic
- Uralic
- Permic
Asia:
- Siberian
- Caucasian
- East-Asian
- Northeast-Asian
Understanding Admixture Analysis
Learn how admixture calculators work and how to interpret your results
What is Admixture Analysis?
Admixture analysis is a method used to estimate your genetic ancestry by comparing your DNA to reference populations from around the world. Think of it as creating a recipe of your genetic makeup, where the ingredients are different ancestral populations.
This calculator uses 8 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 8 reference populations
- Modern populations are used as genetic references
- Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
- More accurate with a diverse reference panel
Understanding Your Results
Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember these important points:
- Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
- Modern populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
- Results are estimates based on available reference data