Ukraine

Ukraine gained its independence on the breakup of the Soviet union in 1991 and is the second most important member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Strategically very important, it is relatively stable and free of major ethnic tensions.

Population: 46 million. Languages: Ukrainian, Russian. Main religions: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic.

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CBM activities The Ukraine team makes five visits a year. These start in Kiev with weekend Bible studies, followed by a trip to one of five cities in rotation. A week-long Bible School is held in Kiev each summer. There has been a steady flow of baptisms.

Ecclesias Kakhovka, Poltava, Kharkov. About 100 members in total.

Picture story Ukraine Bible School (2009)

Picture story Kiev and Poltava in December (2005)

Ukrainian literature

Russian literature