Brother Zaky, at what stage has now stopped the service in the South of Ukraine?
At the stage of Gospel, expanding partnerships. God sent new people: Arsen, Mustafa and Mimed with wives. They began to visit the group ‘C’. We all gathered in one place to have communication. But, unfortunately, at the moment there are not enough workers able to lead this nation, only Big Key.
What features has the people among which you carry the service? Or what you need to know and to do if you go to serve them?
Be natural and make friends. Show that you are not looking for yours. They quickly notice the insincerity and then put a “shield” in the relationship. You have to be on their wavelength and rush to learn from them. Watch them, what they do, so they would not lose their freedom in your presence. Do not be a stone in the shoe.
They are very sensitive to the purity. You can not go into the house in the shoes. They will accept you, but attendantly. Cleanliness is your card. They appreciate your respect in such a way.
Be sure to come with goodies. They do not react on the souvenirs. They are practical – tea, coffee, sweets – what they need.
How would you describe their character or special features?
They are lacking in monolithic. They are more European than Russian. They have visible taste. They are more educated and intellictual. Previously, they communicated more with Western Europe than with the East.
Ukrainian tries to marry a Ukrainian. They have the same desire – to marry the girl of their people.
Religious is the most important for them, but they do not know the depth. Religiosity exists as self-preservation instinct, because the nation holds on language and religion. When they are pressurized, they more approach each other.
“Christians” make nominal Muslims more radical. Radicalism under pressure is the way of their remedy.
History is not an empty phrase for them. Culture plays a big role. The even try to decorate the pictures on the carpet with the ancient story elements. In 1452, their land was taken away but the people stayed.
What are peoples related to them?
Turks, the Kazan Tatars, Uzbeks.
How many believers are among this people in the South of Ukraine?
0.01% for half a million. I.e. about 50 people.
