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…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in May, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spir…

St. Columba’s life unfolds from noble birth and early signs of divine grace through devoted monastic formation and visionary leadership. Founding mona…

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 …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in February, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and…

This final volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in December, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historic…

Saint Patrick faced criticism mainly from British colleagues while spreading Christianity in Ireland. Despite attacks and feelings of exile, he persis…

Faithfulness to God’s path means choosing steady, purposeful steps over frantic rushing. It brings balance between action and rest, nurturing inner pe…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in September, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical an…

True spiritual life thrives in hiddenness, offered quietly to God alone without seeking human praise. Revealing one’s efforts feeds vanity and diminis…

Elder Paisius of Mount Athos, born Arsenius Eznepidis in 1924, lived a life marked by deep humility, prayer, and selfless love. Despite severe illness…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in November, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and…

This collection of limericks is a poetic portrait of Viktor, told through the places, cultures, and ideas he loves. England and London, New York and N…

The glossary contains approximately 3,500 words and phrases most frequently found in Orthodox literature and is intended for translators, students of …

This story outlines the history of Christianity in Greece, tracing its origins from Byzantine times through Ottoman rule, national independence, and m…

In the beating heart of Nigeria, a Soviet military interpreter finds his destiny intertwined with the burgeoning Nigerian Air Force. Amidst the countr…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in March, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and sp…

Byzantium, the Eastern Roman Empire, was a millennium-long cultural and military bridge between continents, preserving Rome’s legacy and defending Eur…

The Orthodox Church, founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles, remains the original, unchanged New Testament Church. It grew from five ancient patriar…

This is a story about the author's critical health condition, as he experiences a serious medical emergency, including fainting spells, pacemaker surg…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in October, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in June, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spi…

This essay explores Russia’s complex history, marked by recurring patterns of autocracy, repression, and resilience. From Ivan the Terrible’s reign to…

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 C…

In November 1968, despite radio jamming, I recorded the full Beatles’ White Album broadcast on Voice of America in Moscow. This rare opportunity to he…

Saint John Chrysostom, renowned preacher and Archbishop of Constantinople, endured persecution and exile for his fearless defense of Christian truth a…

The Church of Russia, aka the Russian Orthodox Church, or the Moscow Patriarchate, is one of the Local Orthodox Churches, ranking fifth after the Chur…

Saint Athanasius, steadfast defender of the Nicene faith, faced relentless persecution from Arians and imperial authorities. Despite exile, false accu…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in April, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and sp…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in July, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spi…

Monasticism is a profound spiritual path that begins not with changing location but with a sincere, attentive commitment to live before God in one’s c…

The Lives of the Scottish Saints catalogs Scottish saints, highlighting their missionary work, local cults, and dedications like churches named after …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in August, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and s…