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 were crucial in the Moscow uprising of 1682, and Old Believers found support among the streltsy (praetorian guard). On July 5, 1682, Pustosvyat conducted a church debate before the tsar.