Genetic tests have been a trend in recent years, but for many it is not just a curiosity, but a way to feel a connection with the past and understand themselves a little better. This is what happened to the heroine of this story, Olena Feskova. She took the test without great expectations, but received answers that struck a chord. Together with geneticist Khrystyna Shchubelka , LIGA.Life analyzes how such tests work and what is really hidden behind the numbers in the results.

Photo: geneticist Khrystyna Shchubelka

The story of Elena Feskova

Why did you decide to take a genetic ancestry test?

— It's simple — it was always interesting. I once saw a video on YouTube where bloggers took similar tests, and I thought: why not? The question "who am I and where am I from" arises in everyone from time to time. Especially when the appearance is a little not typically Ukrainian — dark hair, dark skin. It was interesting to find out if there were any mixed roots. It wasn't some deep inner need, rather a healthy interest in oneself.

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