Does the conflict concern Russian-speaking population?
On the large scale the Russian-speaking population was not involved in this conflict, though there are separate victims both among Russians and Tartars, and representatives of other nationalities. But, no doubt, the Russian-speaking population suffered moral damages. It is hard to stay in the epicenter of mindless and ruthless anger. – How does the Orthodox Church help people these days? With what questions and requests do the people apply? Do the people expect anything from the Church in such a situation? – Certainly, the Church participates in what is happening now. Humanitarian aid food stuff, infant foods are gathered and sent to the South. Of course, everyone is praying. Throughout the Churches of Kirghizia the divine services are performed in the usual way without change. Archpriest Victor Reimgen, Dean of the Osh district, officiated at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Osh on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, when the epicenter of outrage moved to Jalal-Abad, he performe
