We try not to work as missionaries. Especially when we talk about the Book of Mormon because no one has heard of it. However some of the faith's dietary restrictions are less popular. Marrott said restrictions on alcohol, nicotine and even coffee are understood by Russians. Marrott, who started his mission in Moscow, said Vladivostokians are still more receptive than Muscovites.
People are different here.
I'd say they are more willing to open doors and Americans are more of an attraction here than in Moscow. Marrott and Payne said they are careful not to step on the toes of other religions, particularly the Russian Orthodox. However some religious leaders say they avoid missionary activities altogether. They are the old church of the country. We try not to work as missionaries.