European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 11, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Salvation Amy capt. Kathleen Ljungholm an american now living in Moscow listens to and comforts an elderly russian woman in the organisation s new facility in Moscow. Ljungholm and her husband operate the first salvation Amy Mission allowed in russian in nearly 70  salvation army marches into Moscow by Randy Pruitt staff writer when capt. Sven Erik Ljungholm set up the salvation army in Moscow last year he was t blazing any new trails. His Grandfather also a salvation army officer had beaten him there. Otto Ljungholm was instrumental in establishing the russian salvation army in Moscow in 1918. The office closed in 1923 and was t reopened until his grandson walked into the same room in november 1991. The towering swede brought with him his Grandfather s diary and recited from St. Matthew the same scripture Otto Ljungholm had read about 70 years before. A come unto me Allye that Are heavy Laden and i will give you  it is a verse Ljungholm takes to heart As he and his american wife Kathleen share the salvation army s motto of soap soup and salvation. Along with 450 russian volunteers they work to minister to both physical and spiritual needs of struggling russians. They spend seven Days a week overseeing programs to help the elderly children Hospital patients and Large families. Often they log 18-hour Days. A never in my wildest dreams did i think i would end up Here Quot says the former new York regional manager of finn air. Quot being communist the former soviet Union was closed to foreign religious groups. There was nothing to suggest Russia would open up until a couple of years  today All that s changed. But solving social problems in this crippled Economy Isnit easy. In a country recognized for its military might the salvation army is now battling a More formidable foe the russian mindset. Quot social work in Russia until recently was primarily a school teacher or nurse delivering meals to shut ins Quot he says. Quot soup kitchens clothing distribution medical Aid to individuals is a Brand new thing. The idea of structured social work networking and using private agencies along with Public agencies is  the salvation army is helping the russian continued on Page 2 salvation Amy capt Sven Erik Ljungholm is following in his grandfathers footsteps. Omy wednesday March 11, 1992 the stars and stripes special report Page 1