[MarMema]

I know exactly the picture of which you speak. I have lots of Old Believer info on my bookshelf as well. And there are fairly large communities of them both to the north and south of us. Have you read, by any chance, the book about the woman/family in Siberia? The Lykov family and their discovery...Lost in the Taiga.

It is really a fascinating read, if you can find it.

[Aliska]

I love that sort of thing. I'll see if I can get the book on inter-library loan. It would make a fascinating movie. I love Russian movies. Thank you for the recommendation.

I've read some wonderful Russian books, translated into English, of course. I've taught myself some Russian, but am not proficient enough to read, speak or write it.

[Aliska]

May I recommend to you, "A Walk in Rural Russia", by Soloukhin, Vladimir (Stella Miskin, Translator). It isn't religiously oriented, but it describes some of the beautiful old churches such as at Suzdal(?) and others. The descriptions of the people, trees, flowers, etc., are refreshing.