Aliaska: v poiskakh zemli obetovannoi: russkie staroobriadtsy iz Rossii cherez Aziiu v Ameriku

Abstract

This is a short history about the Russian Old Believers who came from China (Kharbintsy and Sinzhiantsy) to the American Northwest Pacific coast. It describes how these communities began their life in Oregon (Woodburn) and Alaska – their occupations (agriculture and fishing), family life, education and culture, how they keep Russian language and their religion (Bespopovtsy – without priests, and Popvtsy – with priests).