ZhIdkovs mission is to ingratiate himself to the large groups of Baptists in the United States and by this association to win the good will of these groups toward the Soviet Union. The Baptists are a very small minority in Russia. Mr. Zhidkov is not likely to encounter many refugees from Communist Russia among the Baptists in America--consequently he can sow his seeds of friendship without much fear of being challenged by Christians who know the true face of the powers he is representing. If Mr. Zhidkov and his companions can charm the native American Baptists and recruit supporters among these unsuspecting groups. in advance of any controversy which the more conspicuous figure of Metropolitan Nicholas may arouse upon his arrival in this country. the success of this campaign is assured.
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