In 1860 Leinberg started to promote re-establishing to the Crimea, going there himself in February 1861. The most fanatic of the Maltsvetians waited in May and June 1861 at Lasnamäe for the coming of the "White Ship" that was to take them to the promised land. The followers of Maltsvet also had an important part in the peasant rebellions in Albu and Ahula in November 1861.
Leinberg initiated efforts to re-establish Crimea in 1860, embarking on a personal journey there in February 1861. The most zealous supporters of the Maltsvetians patiently waited at Lasnamäe from May to June 1861 for the "White Ship," which was intended to transport them to their desired destination. Furthermore, the followers of Maltsvet played a crucial part in peasant uprisings in Albu and Ahula in November 1861.