“1. They are an overtly Christian country.”
Perhaps it’s overt, but it’s not open.
Less than 2% of the population is Russia is Protestant.
Understandable in an Eastern Orthodox country. In Italy, which is Roman Catholic, Protestants make up less than. 1% of the population. Protestants aren't the only Christians in the world.
You said, “Perhaps it’s overt, but it’s not open [Christiianity.]
Less than 2% of the population is Russia is Protestant.”
You do realize that Orthodox Christians and specifically the Russian Orthodox Christians ARE Christians!
A 2011 survey by the Levada Center, the number of people self-identifying as Russian Orthodox has been on a steady increase from 31% in 1991, to 50% in 2001, and to nearly 70% in 2011. Wiki
Now 75% self identify as Russian Orthodox Christians and that 60 to 70 million people is a lot. ROC worldwide is 150 million.
And it’s open and voluntary worship.