Russian ancient orthodox (Old Believer) communities in China

Abstract. The article presents a brief history of the development of Russian Old Believers in China in the 1920s–1960s. The descriptions of the main centers where the Ancient Orthodox communities were formed are given. The characteristic features of Old Believer's churches are analyzed.

Key words: temple, China, Old Believers, religion.

Okorokov Alexander Vasilievich,
D. in History,
Deputy Director for Science,
Russian Scientific Research Institute for Cultural and Natural Heritage
named after D.Likhachev (Moscow),
full member of the Academy of Military Sciences,
member of the Russian Geographical Society,
еmail: info@heritage-institute.ru

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Likhachev
Russian Research
Institute for Cultural
and Natural
Heritage

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Likhachev
Russian Research
Institute for Cultural
and Natural
Heritage

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date: 03.09.2014

институт культурного

и природного наследия

имени Д.С.Лихачёва,

2014-2024.

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