“If it isn’t the khlystovschina, it is preparing for “If it is not the khlystovshchina, it is a preparation for it…”: the issue of identification of mystical sectarianism in Saratov guberniya in the post-reform period

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Analysis of khlystovschina and its impact on religious space in Saratov, suggesting complexities in sectarian identity.

The article discusses the identification of mystical sectarianism in post-reformed Saratov, emphasizing its dynamic nature and influences.
Key findings indicate a heterogeneity in religious expressions labeled under khlystovschina during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The analysis utilizes historical church-bureaucratic discourse to explore local traditions and interpretations of mystical movements.
Insights highlight the role of local identifications in shaping popular religiosity and the complexities of sectarian categories.

V. Ya. Kartashov (2025) studied this question.

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