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The priest and the director of the Radius center visited assisted living homes for people with developmental disabilitiestranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On June 30 and July 1, the rector of the church in the name of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in the village of Lugovoe, Ulyanovsk, and the director of the Radius social rehabilitation center, Milena Krasnova, visited assisted living homes in the city of St. Petersburg and the village of Razdolie, Leningrad region.

The President of the St. Petersburg Association of Public Associations of Parents of Children with Disabilities “GAOORDI” Margarita Urmancheeva introduced Father Evgeniy and Milena Rafaelyevna to assisted living homes, where people with developmental disabilities who need daily assistance of various kinds live on a permanent basis. Eighteen people live in four of these houses. All feasible work activities are organized for them, there are special workshops, a sports room, and a swimming pool. Classes are also held in other centers, for example, at the Anton Is Near Foundation, and trips to the city center, visits to concerts and museums are also provided.

“I would especially like to note that the houses were built in large blocks of the city; accordingly, they are not cut off from the urban environment, but, on the contrary, are located around it,” noted Father Evgeniy. — Such projects are very important and should be implemented in all cities of the country. We hope…

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Anna Nováková

Good thing the houses are right in regular neighborhoods and not out in the middle of nowhere. What Father Evgeny said about integrating into the city makes sense. Such projects would also help us, so far it looks more like on paper.

Elena Dumitrescu

Yes, integration into regular neighborhoods makes all the difference. Here in Chisinau, there is still a lot of talk about such houses, but few have actually been realized. Are "RADIUS" thinking of starting something similar?

Ольга Мельник

It's good that these houses are just in ordinary blocks, and not somewhere on the outskirts. In Ulyanovsk, too, many people say that we need integration, but in practice, so far, there are only conversations. I wonder if "Radius" plans to launch something similar in itself, as Olena asks.

Мария Козлова

In St. Petersburg, they also try to install such houses in ordinary neighborhoods so that people do not fall out of life. It’s good that Father Evgeniy noted this - about the pool, workshops and trips to the center. I wonder if Radius is already thinking about starting something similar in Ulyanovsk?

Παναγιώτης Νικολαΐδης

Good that the houses are within the usual neighborhoods and not somewhere far away. Father Eugene said it right about integration. I also wonder if "Radio" is thinking of starting something similar in the Volga.

Margaret Collins

Yes, integrating the homes right into regular neighborhoods like Father Evgeny described makes such a big difference instead of isolating people. Our youth group at church has talked about visiting similar places here in Chicago to help with activities. I wonder if Radius is planning to start even one house like that in Ulyanovsk soon.

Veronika Dvořáková

I agree, integration into regular neighborhoods is key so those people aren't cut off. Here in Olomouc, it would also help, I know a few families that would welcome similar housing instead of institutions. Do you think we would find the money for such houses, or will it remain only on the papers?

Стоян Колев

It's good that the homes are right in the ordinary neighborhoods, as Father Eugene said - not cut off, but in the middle of life. Here in Tarnovo, there is no such thing yet, only stories. I wonder if "Radius" will be able to make at least one such home in Ulyanovsk.

Sofija Ristić

It's a good thing that the houses are in ordinary quarters, and not somewhere at the end of the city, as Father Yevgeny said. Here in Banja Luka, everything is still up for debate, and projects like this would really help people. Interestingly, will "Radius" start at least one such home in Ulyanovsk?

Αντώνης Αντωνίου

Yes, I agree with you, integration into neighborhoods makes a big difference, it's not like they're hidden away somewhere. Father Eugene correctly emphasized this. Our "Radio" here in Volga still does not have such a plan, but after this visit maybe they will discuss it. What do you think, would it help in our area?