On the question of the authority of Old Believer Pomor mentors in the Southern Urals in the 19th and early 20th centuries

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This article explores the evolution of spiritual authority of Pomor mentors in the Southern Urals, suggesting significant changes over time.

The transformation of spiritual authority led to the emergence of unordained spiritual fathers, resembling Orthodox clergy.
By 1909, spiritual leaders of the Bespopovtsy had evolved with comparable attributes to Orthodox priests.
Using historical-genetic methods revealed how the authority of mentors transitioned through various stages.
The applied nature of this research highlights the historical continuity of Pomor practices and beliefs.

Aleksandr Mikhailovich Shestakov (2025) studied this question.

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This article explores the evolution of spiritual authority of Pomor mentors in the Southern Urals, suggesting significant changes over time.