Russian Old Believers are scattered around the world, and perhaps the most remote of their communities is in Chile. Before settling here, they traveled a long way: from Siberia to China, then to Brazil, then to Bolivia, and finally, in the 1980s, they settled in the foothills of Chile. This community adheres to strict traditions. They speak Old Russian, wear traditional costumes, categorically avoid using the internet and watching television, and teach their children Russian literacy and writing on their own. At the same time, the Old Believers in Chile are known for their hard work. The descendants of Russian emigrants engage in logging, raise livestock, and grow various grain crops. Most of the produce is used for their own needs, but sometimes the surplus is sold at the local market, where they also purchase necessary agricultural tools.

The Chilean community does not seek interaction with the outside world, but sometimes it becomes necessary. For example, when a young girl needs to find a suitor, the search is conducted exclusively among Old Believer communities, most often in South America. They live modestly, their homes resemble old Russian izbas with wooden tables, benches, a stove corner, and a cellar. Almost every house has a bathhouse.

Despite this way of life, the youth are increasingly interested in the modern world. At the market, some dress in comfortable jeans, curiously explore gadgets, and secretly listen to modern music. Several large Old Believer families live in Chile. They receive foreign guests politely but adhere to their religious beliefs. For example, they do not dine at the same table with non-believers, but treat them separately. This way of life of the Russian Old Believers seems unyielding.