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First Russian House Museum in Australia welcomes Russian Old Believers

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First Russian House Museum in Australia welcomes Russian Old Believers


22.09.2017

cossack.net.auFirst Russian House Museum opened its doors for Russian Old Believers in Sydney, Internet portal of Cossack Village informs. The project was initiated by the museum’s director Mikhail Ovchinnikov, chieftain of the Cossack village.

Addressing the gathered guests Ovchinnikov has reminded that Old Believers have always support each other, and because of that they've saved their religion. He's regretted that lately coreligionists don't meet often in their own community. They have to get together more frequently, said Ovchinnikov.

For many compatriots it was the very first visiting the First Russian House Museum, and they did not hide the excitement. Some of guests have brought the gifts that entered the museum's collection specifically devoted to Russian Old Believers. Mikhail Ovchinnikov have called to pass to the museum photographs, books and other thematic objects connected to the Russian Empire.

There was a friendly repast in the evening in the best greatest traditions of Russian hospitality, with prayers and drinking songs at the end of dinner.

Russkiy Mir

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