Unfortunately, this happens all too often in St. Petersburg when the government sends crews to clear the ice and snow off of rooftops.
The windshield of our van was broken this way (though the glass didn’t cave in), and the government workers made no effort to avoid the problem or pay for breaking the glass.
Ahh, life [...]
About 10 days ago, Olga and I began a road trip from St. Petersburg, Russia to visit Stoneworks ministry sites in eastern and central Europe. Stoneworks continues to expand, and it’s an honor to be able to visit so many wonderful people that God has put together as ‘living stones’ (1 Peter 2:5).
Our first stop [...]
I just ran across this on the internet. It’s pretty amazing and gives a look into a part of the Soviet/Stalinist way of thinking: massive projects that capture the imagination.
In 1940s and 1950s, right after the World War 2, Russia had to recover from the consequences of the Nazi invasion. Much had to be done, [...]
Olga and I have been very blessed by the great relationships God has given us here in Russia. This was recently illustrated well.
We host a church home group at our apartment on Sunday evenings. On Sunday afternoons, Olga teaches English to several people from our church. In between is time for a meal and fellowship. [...]
Another note from Stoneworks missionary Liz Hulley –
This week, Russia celebrates 20 years of….McDonald’s!
I would like to leave the fast-food (health) debate for the moment and comment on the culture implications. This kind of anniversary is interesting when looked at in the light of what was going on the world at [...]
A friend just sent this to me –
This video shows the winner of ‘Ukraine’s Got Talent,’ Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II.Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.
The images, [...]
In the spring of 1947, ann American journalist from Life magazine visited Stalingrad (now Volgagrad). The city was the location of one of the greatest and most destructive battles in WWII. You’ll see pictures of the city four years after that battle, including several of German prisoners of war.
Here’s a good explanation about Russian Christmas and why it is celebrated on January 7 –
Russian Christmas
Thirteen days after Western Christmas, on January 7th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates its Christmas, in accordance with the old Julian calendar. It’s a day of both solemn ritual and joyous celebration
After the 1917 Revolution, Christmas was banned throughout [...]
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