Nizhny Novgorod

The city of Nizhny Novgorod is one of the oldest and the most beautiful cities of Russia. It was built in 1221, about 250 miles to the East from Moscow.

Historical down town.

Kremlin. Old city wall.


The monument of the city founder: Yuriy/ Georgy Vsevolodovich

Worship and dancing at Messianic church ...

We ministered at Messianic church at Saturday.

Pastor of the Messianic church.

We kept marriage seminar at another church on Thursday night. On Friday evening, Yuriy led a small men group of leaders and leaders-to-be (some men are with a heavy background, but God forgave and healed them). The minister from Germany (on the picture above) was invited to the same church and taught on Prophetic gifts on Saturday evening. Many people were blessed during those few days.

At this trip, we minister in three churches in the big city of Nizhny Novgorod. The people from this church are doing construction work. They are working hard on their new church building. It is a big project for them. They already keep church services in, but there is no heater system yet. Please pray for finance to come so they would get warm by the winter time. At winter time, it is cold over there.

Also, we had a privilege to visit Pastor's family (on the picture below). Russian food they prepared was delicious!

Krasnodar city and more

We spent a few days in Krasnodar region visiting Olga's relatives. The big city of Krasnodar is located on European part of Russia (an hour and a half by fly from Moscow to the South). On the picture above, you can see a square with a bus and train stations. We used a bus to go to the small cities: one of them is a city where Olga's Uncle and Grandpa live, other one - where Yuriy lived at his childhood and teen age.

We invited our young relatives to the church for the first time. After the church service, we were happy to discuss many topics and questions.

God let us to put seeds in their hearts. We believe, the seeds will grow. Praise God!

The restaurant on the water. It's nice and cool on the water during the hot summer!

Olga did not see her relatives since her childhood. Her parents brought Olga to Siberia from the very West of Russia and lived in Siberia, but Olga's relatives came to Siberia for a year or two and then moved back to the European part of Russia. At this time, tears of joy were on our eyes. especially on Grandpa's: he is pretty old and didn't even dream to see me again but God appointed this meeting for all of us. Every one shared his/her memory since that time - about 40 years ago. Also, we could pray and praise God together. What a joy is to get united again!

Olga with her Uncle and his big family.

There was a Birth Day party for his son. All the family came together for this celebration, so did we.
Olga's Uncle introduced his big family. On the picture below: his son, wife, and daughter.
We could share with some of new relatives our believes in God and our ministry. They were interested to listen. We pray for seeds to grow.

On the picture below is Yuriy staying on the ground from his childhood.
His parents house is nicely remodeled by new owners and looks beautiful.

We did not meet the owners but just neighbors. This place reminds Yuriy the time of religious persecution: search of premises for the Christian books and literature, etc. Yuriy's father was in the prison for three years for his believe in Jesus. Yuriy shared with me many stories from his memory of that time.
On the picture below, you can see is the school Yuriy attended many years ago. It is still be the school building and it's ready for the new school year!

Sayanogorsk city

During June and July of 2010, we ministered in Irkutsk region of Russia. Then for three weeks of August, we ministered in Krasnoyarsk region (the neighbor of Irkutsk region) and Khakasia republic. All of them are still the East part of Russia, Siberia, with a cold winter and very short hot summer. Many buildings do not have air conditions ... and people "enjoy" hot temperature.

This youth group performed a musical concert as evangelical event in the downtown of Sayanogorsk. It became a big celebration of the youth in the small city. This concert was run in the open space of the town square. Contemporary music could be heard from the far away. The weather was just perfect for such an event! After that concert on the street, people were invited to the hall for fellowship and discussions. Who were interested came and had a great time to listen the testimonies about Jesus.

Worship team leads all of us closer to the throne of God.

The church building from the street view.


It is still under construction: step by step! Last Fall, the windows were not installed yet, but the church service was held in even at very low temperature.


Second floor rooms are designated for children services.

Happy young couple with their little son

The picture above and below are taken in a small village. There is a big problem to rent an apartment for the family or a hall for the church services. One and another lease were recently canceled and two families are working hard to get any rent.

On the picture above, the couple we mentioned about last year: Christians found them on the city waste area and brought to the Drug Rehab Center where the couple met Jesus. God has a big future for this couple and gave a prophetic word for them!

On the picture below, you can see the family of the leader in that small village. They already have a lot to build a Rehab center there. Please pray for all the paper to be done and for money to come.


Few pictures below are from the Rehab center in Sayanogorsk city - the best Rehab I ever seen so far.

Ladies room is done in the light neutral colors, nice and clean (all the time!)

Men room looks well organized, too!

Lots of work has been done in the garden! People at Rehab grow their own vegetables and can them for the winter time.

Also, they use a lot of marble pieces for different purposes, because the marble quarry is located close to them and they are allowed to take broken pieces for free. Praise God!

Abakan city Selebration

The weather in August was just perfect for staying outside and having fun with kids. People from the city of Abakan celebrated its anniversary. A lot of attractions were going on in the downtown.

Olga with her relatives was cooling down for a little bit at fountains.


Children participated in many activities. The bounce house was one of the most loved places to play.

Fun, fun, and more fun!

You can see young "swimmers" inside of the large balloons!

What are they thinking about?
What are they looking for?

Minusinsk city

We visited this place a year ago. The church is still working on this building but it is almost finished.

We like design of their platform: it's really extraordinary - combination of many important messages in one place. Each person can easily catch information in his/her "language" (manner, style)

Sunday service: worship time

Pastor Aleksandr

This group is singing a song in memory of one of the leaders of the church. His funeral was on Saturday. Everyone has good memory and testimony of him.

Yuriy was a main speaker for this day. He gave his message and encouragement for the church.

This small building has been remodeled for children ministry. Nice painting is inside


Main entrance