It alarmed and scared the US while by being communist and making alliances with the Soviet Union. Bonds with the Soviet Union weren't strong due to many border skirmishes and ect.
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It provided spiritual guidance to the Russian people and it opposed the Atheist government of the Communist regime. It also continued to provide some limited Church services during the 70 years of Communist persecution, even though most of the Churches had been destroyed by the Communists in Russia.
Communist countries between Russia and Western Europe acted as a buffer between the countries.
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