Founded by Nikolai and Earl S. Poysti back in 1946, RCR exists to reach Russian speaking people with RCR Mission Statement: The purpose of RCR (Russian Christian Radio, Inc.) is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, reaching hopeless and broken Russian-speaking people, primarily in Russia and Republics of the former Soviet Union, with the transforming love and power of Jesus Christ. RCR's strategy: • We do this through: (R) RCR Recording studio - audio & video programming; (C) Christian magazine for prisoners; and (R) rehabilitation centers for alcoholics and drug addicts. • We help new believers grow in faith and find their mission and purpose. • We provide ministry opportunities and encourage the involvement of local church bodies - Russian, American and others. • We cooperate with like-minded organizations and individuals to achieve our mission.