“…Noting Lavrent'ev's description of the group, Esther Phillips wrote, "There was clearly a strong sense of belonging to an inner circle or a secret order." 55 All the principals and novices went to Egorov's home three times a year: Easter, Christmas, and his name-day. Among the Lusitanians there was intense camaraderie inspired by Luzin, who was described as extroverted and theatrical and who evoked real devotion among students and colleagues.…”