About the book: 2010 / The religious schism that shook Russia in the 17th century like an earthquake continues to this day. The interest in it now is not out of archaeological curiosity. They begin to look at it as an event that can be repeated in one form or another, and therefore requires careful study. Gleb Pakulov’s novel “Gar” explores not only the meaning and spirit of the Russian church schism. The author depicts the people involved with great artistic power. The novel has already attracted the attention of not only many literary lovers, but also specialists - historians, thinkers.