The supporters of the old faith played an important role in the Moscow uprising of 1682, and the Old Believers gained support among the streltsy (praetorian guard). Pustosvyat achieved a July 5, 1682 church debate in the presence of the tsar.
The supporters of the old faith played a significant role in the Moscow uprising of 1682, and Old Believers received support from the streltsy (praetorian guard). On July 5, 1682, Pustosvyat conducted a church debate for the tsar.