Australia is a remote continent surrounded by the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is often called the land of kangaroos and emus, as these animals are depicted on the country's coat of arms. The majority of the population consists of descendants of British settlers from the colonial period, but there is also a significant Russian community on this 'green continent.' Among them are the Old Believers, who built the Christ the Savior Church in Sydney.

The Old Believers began arriving in Australia after 1917, during a period of mass emigration from Russia. Among them were Ural Cossacks who left the country after the Civil War along with the remnants of the White Army, as well as Transbaikal and Far Eastern Old Believers.

According to the memories of the first migrants, the Australian government and the Red Cross actively supported the settlers. They were provided with housing on credit, assisted with employment, organized schooling for children, and supplied with necessary food and goods. An important aspect was that all the settlers were placed in one area, which allowed for communication between families, especially considering the difficulties of living and working in the country without knowledge of the English language. The Old Believers did not face persecution for their faith and even managed to build their church.

In Australia, Old Believers usually hold a high social status and are financially secure. They work in the construction industry, serve in government institutions, own farms where they grow cotton, bananas, sugar cane, and also raise ostriches and crocodiles. Additionally, they actively participate in charitable projects.