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- ↑ Trennis Henderson (June 8, 1992). "Baptist medical team evaluates medical technology in Russia" (PDF). Baptist Press. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Jim Burton (1992-03-27). "Project Brotherhood team surveys needs in Central Asian republics" (PDF). Baptist Press. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ↑ "On far side of Russia, Baptist work is humming". International Mission Board. March 6, 1997. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ↑ "Alaskan Baptists undertake Far East Russian partnership". Baptist Press. Sep 1, 1998. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
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