Moscow

A couple of weeks ago, Jon had the opportunity to go to Moscow to a conference on John Calvin. The day he and the other men arrived they had an opportunity to visit some sights. Unfortunately they weren't able to get into Red Square because of a holiday..........it was "Unity Day" so it was all closed off. Jon actually lived in Moscow for 6 weeks during his college days and he said it all came back to him. Jon, Jojo, and I also visited Moscow en route to Novosibirsk in 2004 because of a delayed flight. We had enough time to take a trip to Red Square. It was an overwhelming feeling to stand in the middle of Red Square. I really never thought I would have that opportunity to be in Russia, let alone Red Square.


Coming up, up, up from the Metro. The Moscow Metro is the world's second busiest rapid transit system. It opened in 1935. Each station is really beautiful with special works of art. The floors are even all marble.


Jon and Jonathan along the Moscow River outside of Red Square.



The Zubarev Family. They recently moved to Moscow from Samara to help start a church plant.


Russia's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Does every country have one?



This is where the conference was. It was hosted by Evangelical Press but Jonathan (who is being translated by Igor) is talking about our ministry here in Samara that trains pastors.