So what is all this about UDMURTS......

"the people of the woods", is how their cultural heritage is referred to.  Many still hold to the beliefs of nature being their provider.  They still have songs of praise at their festivals about the ancient stories of the sun, the trees,and how their lives owe a debt of gratitude to these gods. But some Udmurts have turned to Jesus Christ and are preaching His message of salvation.  The prayer is for 6 self sustaining evangelical, Udmurt churches located throughout the whole republic.  

Here are some of my favorite Udmurts that have become dear friends over the past few years.  

Valodya and Valentina Kuznetsov and some of his children, and Olga Pislogova of the UdmurtArt Shop.