The Old Believers in Imperial Russia: Oppression
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The Old Believers in Imperial Russia: Oppression, Opportunism and Religious Identity in Tsarist Moscow (Library of Modern Russia)

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Explore the compelling history of Russia’s Old Believers in Tsarist Moscow. Peter T. De Simone’s groundbreaking research, drawing from extensive Moscow archives, reveals a nuanced story beyond persecution, highlighting the Old Believers’ versatile opportunism and their active challenge to religious identity. Delve into the profound schism ignited by Patriarch Nikon’s reforms, tracing their journey from Peter the Great’s era to Lenin’s. This vital study offers essential insights for students and scholars of Russian history, church history, and comparative religious movements.

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