This book arose as a continuation of conversations with a variety of people about the Old Believers, about the Church, about the history and fate of Russia. The Old Believers remind us by their existence: The schism has not been healed, answers to the main questions have not been given, you cannot calm down, you must have the courage to go to the end. It seems that this is the only way to look into the future of our country and our people. The author paints a general picture of the history and cultural life of the Old Believers, explains the principles of their faith and analyzes the main myths about the Old Believers, rooted in the mass consciousness. The publishing layout is saved in PDF A4 format.