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The bike action “Russia and the world without orphans” has reached the finish line.
In July 21st the team of the bike action solemnly entered the city of Khabarovsk. For our heroes it was already a symbol of the start of the finish line. The last 500 miles are perceived as a done deal. However it is still a huge athletic feat and there were 30 public events to do with the action in cities and towns of the Primorsky Krai, Ussuriisk and Vladivostok.

«World without orphans» – from the Baikal to the Pacific.
The former street kids from Mariupol are ready to conquer the next 3000 miles to convey their dream – “world without orphans”. This stage will be from the Baikal Lake up to the furthest point of Eurasian continent – in the city of Vladivostok.

The rivers of water in the“Pilgrim village”
All the villagers are in great need of water since there is no water supply there. Normally to solve the problem each separate owner of the house needs to dif their own well to be able to have drinking water. But to have one’s own well is too expensive this is why such a thing is considered a luxury here.

“Republic Pilgrim” is expanding its territories
The children from Republic Pilgrim are finally having their own economy – wonderful project for work and leisure. It is based on the house for older pilgrims since there is not enough space for all of them in the basic building for children. The guys gained experience in how to deal with a village house like that – how to heat up the house with the help of the stove and how to cook on domestic stove, how to maintain the order in the house and sure enough how to work in the field. The settings of the government of the Republic took place there several times and also they just gather there for tea parties.

My Documentary Crew Was Attacked in Ukraine for Being American
By the time the tear gas filled the van, I had already covered my face with my hoodie. I could feel tiny shards of glass in my mouth. The windows had been smashed. My friends were screaming. All I could think was, Am I going to die?

American Film Crew Escapes Death in Mariupol
On Saturday afternoon, five American filmmakers, a German tourist, and three Ukrainian assistants were attacked in Mariupol while filming at a pro-Russian rally gathered at City Hall. They barely escaped with their lives. I am one of those extremely fortunate Americans

The tropical rain and unexpected European – African service. Ukraine from the mountain top of Africa
Photo report from my ascension with my sons to the mountain top of Africa (Kilimanjaro 19340, 6Ft) within the action “World without orphans” and incredible details about what was escorting us from the very footstools up to the top.

Ukraine from the mountain top of Africa
Photo report from my ascension with my sons to the mountain top of Africa (Kilimanjaro 19340, 6Ft) within the action “World without orphans”…

“White on the Black”. Saying good-bye to my black son.
The journal of the pastor – pilgrim about the next trip of the team of white Muzungus to the Black continent

“White on the Black”. Leaving for up to the sky!
The journal of the pastor – pilgrim about the next trip of the team of white Muzungus to the Black continent

The African journal of the pastor – Pilgrim part 4
The African “Republic Pilgrim” under the name “Embrace”. I am proud of the guys missionaries from Ukraine and Russia who develop the work with Kenyan street kids. From my first day in Africa I had dreamed for street kids here to have a chance for Good Changes!!!

The African journal of pastor – pilgrim part 3. He was killed by a shot in head.
James Ochodi was 18. He grew up with 6 of his brothers and sisters, without parents. They were raised by their nana. The partner orphanage for Republic Pilgrim on the Equator “Gilgal” had become a home for the boy.

The African journal of the pastor – Pilgrim part 2. The girl’s life turned into a good fight of faith
The girl’s life turned into a good fight of faith ( the African journal of the pastor – Pilgrim) – Sammy this is the name of my friend in Africa. At the age of 16 she had come to the equator for the first time and realized what she wanted to devote her life to. On graduating from the University in California Sammy got back to Kenya.

African journal of the pastor – pilgrim Part 1. Do I need to quit?
Only two nights on the road without sleeping plus the climate change from 5 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. I have a headache. Why would I?

“New Year’s fairy tale”.
The New Year’s celebration is most awaited time by kids. It is the time of miracles and gifts, congrats and pleasant surprises. Despite of tense war situation the pilgrims prepared the charity project “The New Year’s fairy tale”.

The elections have been held. Darya Malykhina was elected as the President of “Republic Pilgrim” again.
The regular presidential elections have been held in “Republic Pilgrim”. This year the users of social networks were as active as never before and they supported the candidates with their likes and comments. Quite a few strong leaders were fighting for the position of the president however they were going with a big gap in the number of votes.