title: THE MOLOKAN SECT IN THE TAURIAN PROVINCE IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIX CENTURY
abstract: based on the analysis of archival sources and literature, a comprehensive study of one of the oldest Russian sects – the Molokan sect – in Taurian province is carried out. Its origin and etymology of the name are studied, the most probable interpretations of the sect’s name are given, its emergence in Taurian province is revealed, the activity of its leaders and the geography of its spread are described. The basics of doctrine in the context of different currents and interpretations are presente
journal: Scientific Notes of V I Vernadsky Crimean Federal University Historical science