Virtual Prayerwalk - Loving the Udmurts of Russia: Hopelessness Izhevsk alcohol suicide teen death funeral Udmurt Udmurtia Russia People of the Woods youth son depression Orthodox folk religion revival Europe pray DOP Day of Prayer DM-1294

Summary

Leonid's family was just one of many families burdened by a young suicide. Depression and alcoholism and lack of hope and opportunity drive many young Udmurts to ending their lives.