Viktor Nikitin

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 institution…

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 begi…

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, st…

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, st…

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, …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 t…

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

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 U…