1876.

and there is an account in the St.Louis Clinical Record, 1877-78.

The name Skoptzy means "the castrated," and they call themselves the "White Doves." They arose about 1757 from the Khlish or flagellants.

Paul I caused Sseliwanow, the true founder, to return from Siberia, and after seeing him had him confined in an insane asylum.

After an interview, Alexander I transferred him to a hospital.