Viktor Nikitin, born December 25, 1954, lives and works in Moscow. A graduate of the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense, he is a career officer and military translator. He served in Nigeria, lived and worked in the US and the Netherlands, and spent five years at the Russian Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. Viktor Nikitin is an experienced author and researcher who combines scholarly accuracy with an engaging style, making his essays accessible and compelling.