My nephew (who’s name I won’t state on this website without his permission), will be serving in the Moscow Russia mission.  He will need to learn Russian so he will have to spend 2 months in the MTC (mission training center) in Provo.  I don’t imagine that learning Russian will be any easy thing.  I guess it would be easier than learning Korean or Japanese.  At least Russian is within the realms of English.  Like a 2nd cousin once removed or something.

I have a pretty good idea of what he will be going through because I did it myself.  I spent 2 months in the MTC learning Spanish.  Now, I must state that I took 2 years of spanish in High School so I was probably a little more prepared to learn my language than my nephew who hasn’t had any Russian classes. (at least that I know about)

I wish my nephew well in his efforts to learn the Russian language and I know he will be a stong influence for good on his mission.  He is a confident and strong young man and I know he will do his best to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Russia.

Our prayers are with you and your family.