Transformation of the identity of old-believers in the Baltic states
(Latvia and Estonia) and Romania Cover Image

Transformace identity staroobřadníků ve státech Pobaltí (Lotyšsko a Estonsko) a Rumunsku
Transformation of the identity of old-believers in the Baltic states (Latvia and Estonia) and Romania

Author(s): Kristina Nesterenko
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Kulturní studia
Keywords: old-believers; identity transformation; religious group; ethnic group; Romania; Latvia; Estonia

Summary/Abstract: This article deals with the situation of religious groups of Russian old-believers in two Baltic states (Latvia and Estonia) and Romania. The article is devoted to the results of field research, which is based on a comparison of the minority in the three states in terms of language, religion and ethnicity. The article deals with the transformation of the original identity of old- believers and explains the origin and history of old-believers in three countries.

  • Issue Year: 8/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 62-78
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Czech