669. LDS Church missionaries in Russia now to be known as 'volunteers'
This is inspired, so missionaries can stay in Russia! LDS Church missionaries in Russia now to be known as 'volunteers' By Sam Penrod , Deseret News Published: Monday, July 18 2016 7:35 p.m. MDT Elder Tanner Camp, right, and other missionaries take Russian language lessons at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, in 2008. George Frey, Associated Press Enlarge photo» Summary Missionaries serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russia are to be called "volunteers," following a recent law there that focuses on anti-terrorism measures but also restricts religious organizations in the country. More Coverage Mormon missionaries to remain in Russia despite new law restricting missionary work Russia passes law affecting missionary work A change is coming to the designation for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are serving in Russia, with elders and sisters