Russian Summers
2001: A Russia Odyssey
In June 2001, I went to Russia for the first time. I was part of the team sent by NewSong Church. This trip changed my life and the country stole my heart. I returned each of the following three summers.
2002-2003 2004
Russia Fast Facts
- Russia is the largest country in land mass.
- Russia's population is actually shrinking.
- Much of the Russian population claims to be Russian Orthodox, but most of them have no idea what that means.
Nolinsk Fast Facts
- Located in Kirov Region (deep in Eastern Europe)
- Poverty is not a primary concern
- Leadership in the region and town is shifting. Official resistance to evangelical Christianity is weakening.
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