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The Salvation Army International Headquarters paid a visit to Taganka Corps during a recent social projects seminar. The man praying has attended worship at Taganka Corps for several years, and many service clients shared advice on how to improve social services.

The Taganka Corps Home League meet to plan for future meetings. Captain Katya Yanchich, Brad's corps assistant, sits at the far right. Katya was recently appointed to Lublino Corps, in another sector of Moscow, with her husband Igor, who enters Cadet training in September.

Daniel Houston-Robb was dedicated by his parents Mark and Masha, with godparents Sergei an Natasha attending to the far right. Daniel is a fine little fellow who already exhibits bilingual talent, speaking in English and Russian--just like Mom and Dad!

Commissioner Barry Pobjie dedicates his own granddaughter, Nika Pobjie. Grandma Raemor smiles as she prays, while Mom and Dad (Kem and Lena) hold hands as they together give their daughter back to God.

Cross of fire

This beautiful image was realized during a sacred dance. It was inspiring to see this cross materialize in the darkened hall. Our youth practiced long and hard to produce this worship experience.

Cadet Ivan Gherman will become a captain in just a few weeks. This colorful portrait reflects his personality. All of our cadets are excited about their future assignments.

"Battle School" is a month-long residential discipleship program. Seven students travelled from Ukraine, Moldova, and South Russia to attend 120 hours of classes and prepare for a year of teaching in their own home corps.

Anita plays in the Moscow Orchestra, as new Officer and Cadet appointments are announced. These appointments tell where these folks will serve starting in July. Doesn't Anita look artistic?

One half of our current session of cadets receive their appointments. They will actually travel there in July, but need to know now so that travel and registration issues can be planned.

Sunday school kids sing and enact the Russian version of "Father Abraham." Sunday School has generated a good number of young people in the Corps! They look like they are having fun...