At first glance, there does not seem to be any reason for the United States to be concerned about the state of religious freedom in Russia or Vietnam. Both countries have unequivocal constitutional provisions guaranteeing freedom of conscience.
All religions are equal before the law.
The places of worship of all faiths and religion are protected by the law. No one can violate freedom of belief and of religion. However, both states continue to insist that they are in full conformity not only with international agreements regarding religious freedom but also with the provisions of their own laws. Under the 1997 legislation, new religious associations were prohibited from disseminating religious literature, inviting foreign preachers, or gaining full access to property or the media for the first fifteen years after registration. As in Russia, implementation of restrictions against religious groups differs from locality to locality.