*Mrs. Oswald. In Russia I did not belong to any church. No one belongs to any church in Russia.

Senator Russell. Except old women?

*Mrs. Oswald. I'll say this—that I believe it's unhealthy in the Soviet Union to openly belong to any church. While there is no persecution of religious belief in Russia, the officials look at it with much disfavor.

Senator Russell. But you are not actually a member of the church, are you?* **

**Mrs. Oswald. In Russian churches, they don't have a fee or they don't have any membership, they have dues in Russian churches.

Senator Russell. But you've not been baptized in any church?*

Mrs. Oswald. Oh, yes; I have been baptized.

Senator Russell. When were you baptized?

Mrs. Oswald. I don't remember.

Senator Russell. Are you actually a member of the church?* **