Abstract. The author considers the major milestones of M. I. Galanin’s biography and creative career, presents the life of Trans-Ural writer-Old Believer of the XVIII th century as a model of stoic service to the "true" faith, and analyzes the works created by the writer within the framework of Old Believers’ mentality and preceding literary tradition.
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Key words and phrases: старообрядец, Южное Зауралье, древнее благочестие, история раскола, "истинная" вера, повесть, Old Believer, Southern Trans-Ural, ancient piety, history of dissent, "true" faith, story
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