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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 …
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…
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…
This story is 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 consciousne…
This story is 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 consciousne…
How to change your life when you’re no longer 20 and have something to lose? When you hold a stable job, but your heart’s path seems risky?
Here’s a true and deeply personal story of a lady who left her executive career for Africa — with no clear pl…
How to change your life when you’re no longer 20 and have something to lose? When you hold a stable job, but your heart’s path seems risky?
Here’s a true and deeply personal story of a lady who left her executive career for Africa — with no clear pl…
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 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 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…
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…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in October, according
to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 10 serves as a comprehe…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in October, according
to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 10 serves as a comprehe…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in September, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 9 serves as a compreh…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in September, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 9 serves as a compreh…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 final volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in December, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 12 serves as a c…
This final volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in December, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 12 serves as a c…
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…
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 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…
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…
In November 1968, despite radio jamming, I recorded the full Beatles’ White Album broadcast on Voice of America in Moscow. This rare opportunity to hear Western music firsthand amidst censorship became a defining cultural moment. The recording symbol…
In November 1968, despite radio jamming, I recorded the full Beatles’ White Album broadcast on Voice of America in Moscow. This rare opportunity to hear Western music firsthand amidst censorship became a defining cultural moment. The recording symbol…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in November, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 11 serves as a compreh…
This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in November, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 11 serves as a compreh…