Dad’s Journal

My dad did not set out to write a history book. He wrote these short reflections as daily emails. Together, they tell a story that deserves to be preserved.

He quietly preached, discipled people, and helped lead believers during a time when following Jesus could bring serious consequences. Christians faced pressure at work, threats against their families, surveillance, and the possibility of imprisonment simply because of their faith.

Recently, while I was visiting him in Columbus, Ohio, we started talking about those years and his life in ministry. It is incredible to consider how different his life looks today from what he experienced under the USSR.

This journal gathers every entry in one place. Each English translation appears alongside the original Russian so his voice and words remain part of the record.