Russian women living in Europe deal with various challenges like most expats experience, including differences in culture and cuisine. However, in the current political climate, these women sometimes face additional shame and prejudice living abroad simply because of their passport. This makes them hesitant to speak Russian in public and they often feel a need to explain why they left Russia. A good number of Russian women living in Europe arrived before the war started and stay for various reasons. Many are married to European men. Some are stay-at-home moms, while others came for work purposes. Most have a combination of these and other reasons. Nayela, a married Russian businesswoman with a young son arrived in Eastern Europe in late 2024, though she and her husband have lived and worked abroad for years. Nayela, like most expat women, desires community and acceptance. She enjoys meeting a believer for language exchange, getting to speak Russian and perfect her English. Pray that the believer will boldly share the gospel with Nayela. Ask God to draw Nayela and Russian women living abroad like her to Himself, and once they are His, to help them see the community they crave is His church.