Hello all,

I'm currently doing some research for school on Arch priest Avvakum who was an old believer during the Raskol.
I'm having a hard time determining his credibility as most of the texts I have read seem very biased one way or the other.
Is he considered important at all in Russia?
Is he seen as being noteworthy in any way or is he just seen as an old traditionalist who couldn't let go?

If anyone has any opinions on him it would be greatly appreciated if you could share them with me.

Thanks