Elena Nikitina

Elena Nikitina is an author, translator, audiobook narrator, and independent publisher. Born in Russia during the Soviet era, she immigrated to the United States after surviving a harrowing experience that inspired her debut memoir, GIRL, TAKEN (2017).

Recounting her 1994 abduction, eight months of captivity, and escape during the First Russian-Chechen War, the memoir won the Gold Award in the Memoir category at the 2019 Global eBook Awards. Her story has also been featured by BBC World Service, local news, magazines, radio podcasts, and a UK talk show.

Through Belka Books Press, Elena publishes classic literature, children’s books, and original creative works. Her publishing catalogue includes approximately 150 public-domain titles. Her books and audio projects are available on Amazon and Audible.