Viktor Nikitin, born on December 25, 1954, lives and works in Moscow. Graduate of the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense. Career officer, military translator. Served in Nigeria for 3 years. Lived and worked in the US and in the Netherlands. Served in Greece in the Russian Monastery on Mount Athos for 5 years. Viktor Nikitin is a skilled author and a dedicated researcher. He combines scholarly rigor with engaging storytelling, making his essays accessible and compelling for readers.