Vanya Krylov was an interpreter for our team in 1996 and 1997.  He went on to finish his undergraduate degree (studying near us at the University of Massahusetts for a semester).  He recently  completed a doctorate (computer science) and married Anna.   Shown from left are Sveta (Vanya's sister), Anna, Vanya, me, Liz and Maria, Vanya and Sveta's Mother.  

Here is Dasha again.  She is my friend as well as Elizabeth's and Anne's (my wife).  It was great to see her during my visit.

Here are Maria (mom), Lyolya and Natasha.  Maria is a believer and has been a partner in ministry.  Natasha has interpreted for the Karavella team for several years.

Masha Mikhaylova is a great friend and ministry partner. She works as the St. Petersburg representative for ACSI student missions.  As you can see, she is fun loving and enjoys making a fashion statement.  We have many good memories of times with her.

Here are Valentina (mom) and Victoria with Elizabeth and me.  Anne met Victoria on the beach at Karavella in 1996, and our families have been friends since.  Elizabeth and Victoria have years of piano training in common .

We met the Ali family at camp as well.  I lose track, but I think there are seven siblings, with a Russian mother and Moroccan father.  Lena (L) is the oldest, and had to assume care of the family when their mother died over five years ago.  These women have done remarkably well considering their circumstances.  Vika (center) and Sveta are students.