Fr. Joseph, currently I'm listening to your sub stack and am amazed at how similar our paths are. But you and I have talked several times about Orthodoxy. I'm living in Russia and have been here for many years. I've asked so many Russian about how to become Orthodox even begged them to go to church with them, yet for whatever reason it doesn't happen. So my question to you is this, what do I do? To be honest I've kind of giving up hope. It's why I keep reaching out, would you be willing to help me?
Hello Fr. Joe, you and I spoke some time ago about finding a contact here in Kazan about finding out more information about becoming Orthodox. It was very much appreciated. Recently I was talking to a new acquaintance about what you are doing in helping other Americans and those living in Europe who are wanting to move to Russia. Both of us have a great desire to help in this manner as well. Would you be willing to talk to us about what you are doing? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi Father Gleason, we are an English-speaking Russian Orthodox family, looking to start a small-scale farm in Russia, not too far from a town. We think it may be best to look near a parish that has many English-speakers (at least till we get better at Russian). Would you have any advice for us?
We are retired and not in the best health. I am of Russian heritage and always wanted to visit. You speak of families which is a wonderful beginning and a place for the children to grow up with good Christian values. Harder for older folks to resettle. America is in the midst of anarchy lawlessness immorality and godlessness. No longer can one live in peace. There is political persecution. You have not spoke of the repercussions of the ongoing war. I really don’t know the truth because of media manipulation of the facts. Thank you for your articles. Appreciate your insight. God bless your work.
Is there an article or website that would provide a step by step guide to move to Russia from America? I am more than interested. I am a conservative Christian with traditional family values. Thank you and pray for me please.
Father, is there any way I can make a direct payment for consultation? My wife is a Russian citizen and I am an American. I am an IT specialist (TCP/IP Networking and Cisco gear), and I also have creative ability (photoshop, video editing, YouTube, writing ability). I am working on the language. I desperately want to move my wife to Russia and start our family (eventually when she is ready—she’s 26 I am 29) and I need help finding a job. I also need spiritual consultation. We are Orthodox Christians. Agray.1293@gmail.com is my email if anyone has any leads :) Слава Россия!!!
Fr. Joseph, I've recently moved to Saint Petersburg from the UK with my wife -- where are you based?
Would I be able to contact you on telegram (or wherever is best for you)?
I'm interested in establishing a Russian language school here for English-speaking Orthodox who want to study at Russian universities (the government has a scholarship program for foreign nationals), and building that into a potential community. I think this could be very attractive for UK/US citizens who want to avoid exorbitant student loans and substandard Western educations.
You ask for comments on the reason for subscribing to your substack, however you provided only a Twitter link. This doesn't work for those of us who don't post on Twitter. I am glad to see that I can post a comment here on this article, although you are very restrictive to non-paying subscribers. You may not realize that many of us have been hard hit financially.
My reason for subscribing is to learn about Russia from an American expat perspective. You seem to be honest and not engaging in candy-coated propaganda. I believe it would be a good thing for many Americans to get an accurate picture of what life is like in Russia. We are told that it is an authoritarian tyranny and that the people are hard hit economically by the sanctions, and further that they oppose the military action in Ukraine but cannot speak out due to oppressive speech restrictions.
I am an apprentice electrician with wife and 6 kids and the idea to leave America because of what it has become has been getting more intense everyday. I can not stand all the filth there is here and hearing how traditional russia is makes me want to move more, i would love to still do electrical work over there and own land for a homestead. I just dont know if electricians are in high demand?
I can't stand living in the vassal state that is the UK anymore and would love to move to Russia unfortunately I don't have the money to do so and support myself there.
America is in moral decline. Drugs /crime/divorce rate of 50%/LBGT /ETC. USA has about 4 DOZEN denominationsof churches. ORTHODOXY is THR church of choice. Russia is the center of Orthodoxy.
I love the idea of moving there, but getting too old for being productive and of use! which to me is a necessity for serving the country and strengthening it.
If you're considering moving to Russia look at the city of Nizhniy Novgorod. It's a beautiful and developing city not far from Moscow with lots of universities located by the river Volga. It used to be called the city of a thousand churches. And now they reconstruct and rebuild lots of churches here and in the region.
Fr. Joseph, currently I'm listening to your sub stack and am amazed at how similar our paths are. But you and I have talked several times about Orthodoxy. I'm living in Russia and have been here for many years. I've asked so many Russian about how to become Orthodox even begged them to go to church with them, yet for whatever reason it doesn't happen. So my question to you is this, what do I do? To be honest I've kind of giving up hope. It's why I keep reaching out, would you be willing to help me?
Hello Fr. Joe, you and I spoke some time ago about finding a contact here in Kazan about finding out more information about becoming Orthodox. It was very much appreciated. Recently I was talking to a new acquaintance about what you are doing in helping other Americans and those living in Europe who are wanting to move to Russia. Both of us have a great desire to help in this manner as well. Would you be willing to talk to us about what you are doing? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi Father Gleason, we are an English-speaking Russian Orthodox family, looking to start a small-scale farm in Russia, not too far from a town. We think it may be best to look near a parish that has many English-speakers (at least till we get better at Russian). Would you have any advice for us?
We are retired and not in the best health. I am of Russian heritage and always wanted to visit. You speak of families which is a wonderful beginning and a place for the children to grow up with good Christian values. Harder for older folks to resettle. America is in the midst of anarchy lawlessness immorality and godlessness. No longer can one live in peace. There is political persecution. You have not spoke of the repercussions of the ongoing war. I really don’t know the truth because of media manipulation of the facts. Thank you for your articles. Appreciate your insight. God bless your work.
Is there an article or website that would provide a step by step guide to move to Russia from America? I am more than interested. I am a conservative Christian with traditional family values. Thank you and pray for me please.
Thank you very much for this great resource. Please pray for me as I do intend to leave the U.S. and move to Russia.
Father, is there any way I can make a direct payment for consultation? My wife is a Russian citizen and I am an American. I am an IT specialist (TCP/IP Networking and Cisco gear), and I also have creative ability (photoshop, video editing, YouTube, writing ability). I am working on the language. I desperately want to move my wife to Russia and start our family (eventually when she is ready—she’s 26 I am 29) and I need help finding a job. I also need spiritual consultation. We are Orthodox Christians. Agray.1293@gmail.com is my email if anyone has any leads :) Слава Россия!!!
Fr. Joseph, I've recently moved to Saint Petersburg from the UK with my wife -- where are you based?
Would I be able to contact you on telegram (or wherever is best for you)?
I'm interested in establishing a Russian language school here for English-speaking Orthodox who want to study at Russian universities (the government has a scholarship program for foreign nationals), and building that into a potential community. I think this could be very attractive for UK/US citizens who want to avoid exorbitant student loans and substandard Western educations.
Is there any chance I could get his number?
You ask for comments on the reason for subscribing to your substack, however you provided only a Twitter link. This doesn't work for those of us who don't post on Twitter. I am glad to see that I can post a comment here on this article, although you are very restrictive to non-paying subscribers. You may not realize that many of us have been hard hit financially.
My reason for subscribing is to learn about Russia from an American expat perspective. You seem to be honest and not engaging in candy-coated propaganda. I believe it would be a good thing for many Americans to get an accurate picture of what life is like in Russia. We are told that it is an authoritarian tyranny and that the people are hard hit economically by the sanctions, and further that they oppose the military action in Ukraine but cannot speak out due to oppressive speech restrictions.
Thank you.
I am an apprentice electrician with wife and 6 kids and the idea to leave America because of what it has become has been getting more intense everyday. I can not stand all the filth there is here and hearing how traditional russia is makes me want to move more, i would love to still do electrical work over there and own land for a homestead. I just dont know if electricians are in high demand?
I can't stand living in the vassal state that is the UK anymore and would love to move to Russia unfortunately I don't have the money to do so and support myself there.
America is in moral decline. Drugs /crime/divorce rate of 50%/LBGT /ETC. USA has about 4 DOZEN denominationsof churches. ORTHODOXY is THR church of choice. Russia is the center of Orthodoxy.
ukrainian friend told me this was done in the 40's do not know the outcome.though
I love the idea of moving there, but getting too old for being productive and of use! which to me is a necessity for serving the country and strengthening it.
If you're considering moving to Russia look at the city of Nizhniy Novgorod. It's a beautiful and developing city not far from Moscow with lots of universities located by the river Volga. It used to be called the city of a thousand churches. And now they reconstruct and rebuild lots of churches here and in the region.