One reason because they were just that, we had two shovels a claw hammer, a pry bar and a cup. The ground was extremely hard. Each hole was hollowed out with a shovel, hammer and a pry bar to brake the rocks and finally the dirt was scooped out with our hands or a cup. Secondly, each of us knew that we would not see the completion of the fence that the holes were intended for. Russia makes one feel small, yet at the same time I felt very empowered.
Every little bit helps there.
Anyone can make a difference, a big difference to one person, or one village. To see Russia for its oppression is to not see Russia at all. One of the most striking impressions is to see the many churches in Russia. On the outside they appear to be worn and aged and neglected, however on the inside they are breathtaking beautiful. There are floor to ceiling murals, many icons, gold and elaborate chandeliers.