being prosecuted and pushed to the edges of the empire, and that is where they are today -- southern siberiathey are called the old believers, and they are convinced they are the true followers of jesus christ. >> it is sunny here in southern siberia. a small village that was founded some 100 years ago by christians who were persecuted by communists for their beliefs and fled here to begin a new life. centuries earlier, they had split from the russian orthodox church and called themselves the old believers. there is reason for celebration -- because today sees the start of the school holidays. locals usually shy away from cameras, but today is special, after all. the old believers closely adhered to the teachings of the bible. they fast and pray on a regular basis, and the children receive religious instruction at school. >> we teach our children our beliefs. until a short time ago, we even talk the old slavic language. we do not just teach them our believes, but christianity in general. >> many young people move away after finishing school to find work or study in larger towns. >> maybe she