You might want to check into the rise of the church-state connection in Russia between the Orthodox and the State. Evangelicals, especially Baptists, have been running into a lot of problems. However, the good side is even with the state persecution Evangelicals are growing in number.
FWIW, I think we are entering into another dark period for the world with the rise of ruling oligarchies and decreasing freedom for individuals.
Yeah, I know it isn’t all roses. I know there are churches here in the US which are actively engaging opening Bible schools and teaching and equipping new church leaders over there in the event that they should lose that freedom again.
There’s a feeling of haste about it, but in the meantime, it is going forward.
Technology is going to allow for a control and monitoring of people on a global scale that is going to make it very difficult for those who don’t comply.