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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 ...

This is fascinating!  I hope you enjoy it.  It goes along with 3 Nephi Chapter 16, verses 1, 2, and 3.     "And verily, verily, I say unto you that I have other sheep, which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem, neither in any part of that land round about whither I have been to minister.     For they of whom I speak are they who have not as yet heard my voice; neither have I at any time manifested myself to unto them.     But I have received a commandment of the Father that I shall go unto them, and that they shall hear my voice, and shall be numbered among my sheep, that there may be one fold and one shepherd; therefore I go to show myself unto them." And also in John 10: verse 16:      "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."  Did Jesus Visit Russia After His Resurrection? ...