Viktor Nikitin

A GRU Major General and a prominent spy, Dmitri Polyakov (1921-1988) revealed Soviet secrets to the FBI and CIA for 25 years and was called "the jewel in the crown" of spies by CIA Director James Woolsey. He was sold out by Soviet spies Aldrich Ames …

Athos is a place of pilgrimage for many Orthodox Christians. What does the Holy Mountain look like through the eyes of a Russian pilgrim, what is the administrative structure of the monasteries there, how does monastic life proceed under the Protecti…

In the beating heart of Nigeria, a Soviet military interpreter finds his destiny intertwined with the burgeoning Nigerian Air Force. Amidst the country’s rich cultural tapestry and historical depth, he treads a delicate path of military and diplomati…

This is a story about the author's critical health condition, as he experiences a serious medical emergency, including fainting spells, pacemaker surgery, and subsequent recovery. The timeline begins on June 1, 2025, when the author, losing conscious…

My Discovery of America 1993 – 2004 is a short story of what I have seen and learnt within ten years travelling around the USA and visiting New York City, Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls in Upstate New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Falmouth, …

Saint Athanasius, steadfast defender of the Nicene faith, faced relentless persecution from Arians and imperial authorities. Despite exile, false accusations, and church conflicts, he remained a spiritual leader and tireless writer. His courage, wisd…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 1 serves as a comprehen…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in February, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 2 serves as a comprehe…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in March, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 3 serves as a comprehensi…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in April, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 4 serves as a comprehensi…

The Lives of the Scottish Saints catalogs Scottish saints, highlighting their missionary work, local cults, and dedications like churches named after them. It focuses on their influence in Scotland rather than national identity, briefly outlining ori…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in May, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 5 serves as a comprehensive…

The glossary contains approximately 3,500 words and phrases most frequently found in Orthodox literature and is intended for translators, students of religious and secular educational institutions, and anyone interested in Orthodox Christianity. Глос…

Byzantium, the Eastern Roman Empire, was a millennium-long cultural and military bridge between continents, preserving Rome’s legacy and defending Europe against invasions. Far from an impostor, it shaped religion, art, and politics, influencing the …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in June, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 6 serves as a comprehensiv…

Saint John Chrysostom, renowned preacher and Archbishop of Constantinople, endured persecution and exile for his fearless defense of Christian truth and reform. Despite harsh trials, including exile to remote regions and suffering from cold and hosti…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in July, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 7 serves as a comprehensiv…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in August, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 8 serves as a comprehens…

The Orthodox Church, founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles, remains the original, unchanged New Testament Church. It grew from five ancient patriarchates, surviving persecution and preserving apostolic tradition through Holy Fathers and Ecumenical…

This essay explores Russia’s complex history, marked by recurring patterns of autocracy, repression, and resilience. From Ivan the Terrible’s reign to the Soviet era and contemporary challenges, it examines how state violence, ideological myths, and …