Name: A Critical Reflection on Russia
Author: Viktor Nikitin

аннотация

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, it examines how state violence, ideological myths, and imperial legacies have shaped Russian society and politics, hindering pluralism and justice while revealing enduring struggles for identity and reform.

Книга публикуется в авторской орфографии и пунктуации

Автор

Viktor Nikitin

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.