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A commander nicknamed “chatterbox” organized debates against this organization during a 1682 succession crisis. Until 1693, the leaders of this organization rode the title animal through the capital in the “donkey walk.” The Zealots of Piety fought for the renewal of the power of this organization in the 1630s. Nikon’s reforms to this organization led to the (15[1])Raskol (-5[2])split within it. The station of Procurator and the (*) Most Holy Synod were created as part of a process of aligning the power of this institution with the state. Members of the Old Believers, who objected to reforms in this church, were forced to pay double as part of a beard tax. For 10 points, name this church whose power was aligned with the religious reforms of Tsar Peter the Great. (10[2])■END■

ANSWER: Russian Orthodox Church [or the Moscow Patriarchate]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Eric ChenBerkeley PastBerkeley B5615
Swapnil GargBerkeley AStanford57-5
Swapnil GargBerkeley AStanford57-5
Michal GerasimiukStanfordBerkeley A12810
Michal GerasimiukStanfordBerkeley A12810

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