We live in Kharkiv, Ukraine and have being involved with the Mission Ministry for more than 10 years. During this time we took part in 5 church plants in Ukraine and gave birth to two children Mary and Yan.
Kharkiv was founded in 1654 -1655. Today it's Ukraine's second largest city with 1.6 million residents. Only 25 miles from Russian border, Kharkiv is highly Russified city. About 94 percent of the residents speak Russian while some 71 percent are fluent in Ukrainian. Although not a major tourist destination Kharkiv is worth a visit. It's pleasant, spacious and attractive. Its rich academic and cultural life earns it the nickname "the Boston of Ukraine". It has more than 20 institutes of higher learning as well as outstanding professional theatres, museums and scores of libraries.
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| Masha&Yan |
January 8, 2011. In Ukraine
We had good time and especially because of our children. Masha and Yan were introduced to the life which we had before they were even born. They learned some good things from American culture and practiced some of their own English as well as tasted fabulously cooked traditional American Christmas cooking.
We had good time and especially because of our children. Masha and Yan were introduced to the life which we had before they were even born. They learned some good things from American culture and practiced some of their own English as well as tasted fabulously cooked traditional American Christmas cooking.
Natasha and I had a chance to share our personal testimony of finding God and walking in His presence. It was blessed Christmas gathering!
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| Discovering gifts |
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| Discovering gift game |
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| Big group picture |
