Reconnecting with My Sister Sonia in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Here on my channel, I share my personal journey as a Russian-New Zealand adoptee, adopted at two from Arkhangelsk, Russia. I also share my series An Adoption Story, which highlights the journeys of adoptees from around the world.

My Story
Learn about my life as an adoptee, my upbringing in New Zealand, and the significance of embracing my roots, including connections in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.

➡︎    • My Journey and Story  
➡︎    • My Family  
➡︎    • My Birth Parents  

An Adoption Story
Explore incredible stories of adoptees, each with their own unique path.
➡︎ Season Three (2026)    • An Adoption Story (2026 Series - Season Th...  
➡︎ Season Two (2024-2025)    • An Adoption Story (2024-2025 Series - Seas...  
➡︎ Season One (2022-2023)    • An Adoption Story (2023 Series - Season One)  

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Support My Work
If you’d like to support what I do and help me continue creating An Adoption Story, there are a few ways you can:
➡︎ Join as a YouTube Member by clicking 'Join' on my channel
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➡︎ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/alexgilbert

All contributions go directly towards producing An Adoption Story and supporting the community. Perks are available on Patreon and YouTube for those who join, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to episodes, and your opportunity to help shape the stories for the series.

Connect With Me
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➡︎ Facebook:   / nzalexgilbert  

I'm Adopted
➡︎ Website: https://imadopted.org/
➡︎ Facebook:   / imadoptedorg  
➡︎ Instagram:   / imadoptedorg  

I’m passionate about connecting with adoptees and sharing stories that matter.

Follow along as I reflect on family, identity, and connection.