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Nikita

''Nikita'' may refer to:

Given name

Etymology and meaning

The name Nikita derives from the ancient Greek name Niketas (Νικήτας), which means "victor of the people" or "unconquered," stemming from the root nikē ("victory").^[1]^[2] This Greek origin entered Slavic onomastics through the veneration of early Christian saints bearing the name, particularly in the context of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.^[3] The name was introduced to Russia and other Slavic regions via Byzantine cultural and religious influence during the Christianization of Kievan Rus' in the late 10th and early 11th centuries.^[4] Traditionally masculine in Slavic cultures such as Russia, Ukraine, and Serbia, Nikita has been associated with qualities of strength and resilience, reflecting its etymological ties to victory and conquest in naming traditions.^[5] In these contexts, it remains predominantly a male given name, often chosen to evoke historical and religious significance.^[1] Independently, Nikita is also a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from 'niketa' meaning "earth" or "victorious," and is popular in India and among the Indian diaspora, often chosen for girls to symbolize strength and groundedness.^[6]^[7] In Western countries, particularly English-speaking ones, Nikita has evolved into a unisex name since the late 20th century, with increased female usage following media portrayals in the 1980s and 1990s.^[7] U.S. Social Security Administration data shows a notable rise in female registrations, peaking at rank 250 in 1986 and maintaining visibility into the 1990s, influenced by cultural exports like films and music.^[8]^[7] Common variants include Mykyta in Ukrainian and Mikita in Belarusian, while diminutives in Russian often feature affectionate forms such as Nika or Nikitka.^[1]^[9] In Greek, the name appears as Nikitas, with related forms like Niketa occasionally used in modern adaptations.^[1] This linguistic diversity underscores Nikita's enduring appeal across cultures, symbolizing triumph and endurance.^[5]

Notable people

Historical Figures Nikita Khrushchev (1894–1971) served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964 and as Premier from 1958 to 1964, leading efforts to denounce Stalin's cult of personality through his 1956 "Secret Speech" at the 20th Party Congress, which initiated de-Stalinization and reforms aimed at reducing repression.^[10] He navigated key Cold War events, including the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, where his decision to withdraw Soviet missiles from Cuba averted nuclear confrontation.^[11] Khrushchev's agricultural initiatives, such as the Virgin Lands Campaign, sought to boost Soviet food production but faced challenges like soil degradation.^[11] Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718–1783) was a prominent Russian statesman and diplomat who advised Empress Catherine the Great during the early years of her reign, influencing foreign policy through advocacy for a "Northern Accord" alliance with European powers against France.^[12] As a key figure in the College of Foreign Affairs, Panin shaped Russia's relations with Sweden and Poland, promoting balanced diplomacy to secure Russian interests in the region.^[13] Politics, Military, and Sports Figures Nikita Pavlovich Simonyan (born 1926), a Soviet and Russian footballer of Armenian descent, played as a striker for Spartak Moscow and the USSR national team, scoring 10 goals in 20 international appearances and contributing to the team's gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.^[14] He later coached Spartak to three Soviet Top League titles in the 1970s and served as a long-time administrator, including as First Vice-President of the Russian Football Union until 2021.^[15] In 2025, at age 99, Simonyan became the oldest living Olympic champion following the passing of other 1956 medalists.^[16] Entertainment and Arts Nikita Mikhalkov (born 1945) is a Russian actor, screenwriter, and director whose films have earned international acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for Burnt by the Sun (1994), which explored Stalin-era purges.^[17] He has directed over 20 feature films, such as Close to Eden (1991), and received multiple nominations for the Oscar, along with honors like the Palme d'Or at Cannes.^[18] Mikhalkov also heads the Russian Cinematographers' Union, influencing national film policy.^[17] Nikita Pearl Waligwa (2005–2020) was a Ugandan actress who debuted in the 2016 Disney film Queen of Katwe, portraying a friend of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi in a story based on real events from Kampala's slums.^[19] Diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016, she underwent treatment in Kenya and the U.S., passing away at age 15 after inspiring many through her resilience and advocacy for children's health.^[20] Sports Figures Nikita Kucherov (born 1993) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, where he has amassed over 1,000 career points, including a league-leading 121 points (37 goals, 84 assists) in the 2024–25 season, earning him the Art Ross Trophy.^[21] He won the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021, contributing 34 playoff points in 2020, and was named the 2024–25 Ted Lindsay Award winner as the NHL's most outstanding player by peers.^[22] Kucherov reached his 1,000th NHL point in October 2025 during an overtime assist.^[23] Other Notable Individuals Nikita Dragun (1996–2019), born Nikita Nguyen, was an American YouTuber, makeup artist, and model who gained prominence as a transgender influencer, amassing millions of followers through beauty tutorials and vlogs on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.^[24] Of Vietnamese and Mexican descent, she launched her cosmetics line, Dragun Beauty, in 2019 and openly shared her transition journey starting at age 19, before her death at age 23.^[25]

Places

Nikita, Crimea

Nikita is an urban-type settlement located on the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula, within the Yalta Municipality along the Black Sea. The area, part of the disputed territory of Crimea under de facto Russian administration since the 2014 annexation—though internationally recognized as Ukrainian—features a subtropical climate conducive to settlement and recreation. As of the 2021 census, the population was 2,494, reflecting modest growth from 2,257 in 2014 amid broader regional demographic shifts influenced by migration and conflict, including an estimated 1 million new settlers in Crimea since 2014; no specific changes reported for Nikita post-2021.^[26]^[27] The settlement's origins trace to the early 19th century, when it was a small village owned by local landowner Smirnov; in 1811, the Russian state acquired approximately 375 acres (150 hectares) of land there to establish a botanical institution, marking a pivotal development in the area's transformation. Under the Russian Empire, Nikita evolved into a resort destination during the 19th century, benefiting from the expansion of Yalta as a elite health retreat for the aristocracy, drawn by the region's therapeutic sea air and landscapes. The name Nikita is believed to derive from the venerated Orthodox Saint Nikita, reflecting historical Christian influences in the region.^[28]^[29] Since the 2014 annexation, Nikita has faced significant geopolitical challenges, including international sanctions and the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war from 2022 onward, which have disrupted local life and economic activities through restricted travel and heightened security measures. The settlement's economy centers on tourism—catering to Russian visitors via guesthouses and beach access—and agriculture, including fruit orchards and vineyards suited to the fertile coastal soils, though output has been hampered by logistical barriers and reduced foreign investment. As of 2023, Crimea's visitor numbers were approximately 5.2 million, about 13% below pre-2014 levels of around 6 million, with partial recovery in 2025 exceeding 5.3 million for January–August; this indirectly affects Nikita's small-scale operations.^[30]^[31]^[32]^[33]

Nikita Botanical Garden

The Nikita Botanical Garden, located near the village of Nikita in Crimea, was established in 1812 following a Russian Imperial decree issued on June 10, 1811, under the direction of naturalist Christian Steven, with initial plantings commencing in September 1812.^[34] This founding aimed to advance horticulture and viticulture in southern Russia through plant acclimatization and breeding, positioning it as one of Europe's oldest botanical institutions and a major center for subtropical flora, with its core arboretum covering 40 hectares.^[35] Named after the adjacent village, which derives from Saint Nikita, the garden expanded over time, incorporating experimental branches that now total approximately 1,000 hectares across Crimea.^[34]^[36] The garden houses over 28,000 taxa, including species, hybrids, and cultivars sourced from six continents, with a focus on subtropical and ornamental plants such as more than 11,000 fruit cultivars (e.g., peaches, apricots, figs) and over 6,000 decorative species.^[34] It serves as a critical repository for conserving rare subtropical flora, preserving unique genetic resources and having introduced over 400 new species and 800 cultivars to cultivation.^[35] As a research institute, it was affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine until the 2014 annexation of Crimea, after which operations were disrupted and it was restructured under the Russian Academy of Sciences, maintaining focus on plant introduction, breeding, and protection amid geopolitical challenges.^[36] Its scientific contributions include studies on climate adaptation, supporting resilient agriculture in Mediterranean-like environments.^[34] Key features include expansive palm groves, rose gardens with diverse cultivars, and experimental plots dedicated to breeding and testing subtropical crops.^[35] Prior to 2022, the garden drew around 700,000 visitors annually, offering guided tours through its terraced parks that showcase global biodiversity.^[36] In 2025, it received federal significance status from the Russian government via Resolution No. 461, which may facilitate expanded conservation initiatives and infrastructure amid Crimea's regional instability.^[37]

Folklore and religion

Nikita the Tanner

Nikita the Tanner, known in Russian as Nikita Kozhemyaka and in Ukrainian as Mykyta Kozhumyaka, is an East Slavic folk hero depicted as a humble craftsman who embodies extraordinary strength and cunning in traditional fairy tales (skazki).^[38]^[39] These narratives, which blend elements of epic poetry (byliny) and legend, portray him as a bogatyr—a legendary warrior—arising from the common folk to confront formidable threats.^[38] The character's origins trace back to at least the Middle Ages, with early stories linked to the character appearing in the Laurentian Codex, a 14th-century chronicle compiled in 1377 for Grand Duke Mikhail of Tver and preserved in the Russian National Library in St. Petersburg, although the name itself does not appear.^[38] The core tale, set in Kievan Rus', revolves around Nikita's confrontation with the dragon Zmey Gorynych, a multi-headed serpent (typically three to twelve heads) that terrorizes the land and demands tribute, including the daughter of the Kievan prince.^[38] In the story, the reluctant Nikita, a tanner living modestly outside Kiev, is summoned after other warriors fail; he ultimately slays the beast in a fierce battle, often by allowing it to swallow him and then tearing it apart from within, thereby rescuing the princess and restoring peace. This 16th- to 17th-century Russian bylina variant emphasizes themes of heroism emerging from everyday life, with the tale circulating orally across East Slavic regions.^[38] Nikita is characterized as a symbol of peasant resilience and resistance against oppressive forces, whether monstrous or aristocratic, through his physical prowess and cleverness rather than noble birth.^[39] His feats include effortlessly handling massive animal hides—such as enfolding twelve ox hides in his hands—demonstrating superhuman strength that awes the prince's court. Variants appear in Ukrainian and Belarusian folklore, where he similarly outwits dragons or serpents, adapting the story to local contexts while preserving his role as a cunning everyman hero who rejects rewards for his deeds.^[38]^[40] The cultural legacy of Nikita endures through 19th-century literary adaptations influenced by Russian Romanticism, where folklore motifs like dragon-slaying heroes drew from storytelling traditions that featured tales akin to Nikita's adventures.^[41] In the 20th century, the character inspired children's literature and animations, such as the 2008 Russian short film Nikita Kozhemyaka and the 2016 Ukrainian animated feature Mykyta Kozhumiaka (also known as Nicky Tanner), which modernize the narrative for young audiences.^[42]

Saints named Nikita

Several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church bear the name Nikita, the Slavic form of the Greek Nikētas (meaning "victor" or "conqueror"), reflecting their triumphs over persecution or spiritual trials. These figures, primarily from early Christianity and medieval Rus', are venerated for their martyrdoms, asceticism, and defense of the faith, contributing to the name's enduring popularity in Orthodox naming traditions.^[43] Saint Nicetas the Goth, also known as Nikita, was a 4th-century martyr from the Gothic tribes along the Danube River. A warrior under the Christian commander Fritharik, he converted to Christianity through the teachings of Bishop Ulfilas and participated in a victorious battle against the pagan king Athanaric, after which he was baptized. When Athanaric launched persecutions against Christians around 372, Nicetas refused to renounce his faith, enduring imprisonment, burning with fire, and ultimately beheading. His body was buried by fellow Christians, and he is commemorated on September 15 in the Orthodox calendar, with his troparion praising him as a "champion of the Orthodox faith" who "vanquished the savage Athanaric."^[43]^[44] Saint Nikita of the Kiev Caves, commemorated on January 31 and May 14, was an 11th-12th century monk and bishop whose life exemplified extreme asceticism. Born in Kievan Rus', he entered the Kiev Caves Monastery, where he was tonsured and soon withdrew as a recluse into a cell in the Far Caves, practicing strict silence and prayer for over a decade. Despite demonic temptations that once drove him to despair and temporary madness—manifesting as a refusal to eat—he was restored through the intercession of the Theotokos and fellow monks. In 1095, he was consecrated Bishop of Novgorod, serving for 13 years with a focus on pastoral care before reposing in 1108 (or 1109). His incorrupt relics remain in the Far Caves of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, drawing pilgrims for their reputed miraculous properties, and his kontakion describes him as a "light of abstinence" who "illumined the caves with virtues."^[45]^[46]^[47] Other notable saints include Niketas, Bishop of Chalcedon (d. 836), an 8th-9th century defender of icon veneration exiled twice by iconoclastic emperors Leo V and Theophilus for his charitable works and orthodoxy; he is honored on May 28 with hymns lauding his "unwavering zeal for the holy images." Saint Nicetas of Remesiana (c. 335–414), a bishop in Dacia (modern Serbia) and hymnographer who composed works on the Creed and promoted literacy in the liturgy, is venerated on June 22 (or 24 in some calendars) as a friend of Paulinus of Nola and early theologian. Icons of these saints, often depicting them with martial symbols for Nicetas the Goth or scrolls for the bishops, are prevalent in Russian Orthodox churches, such as those in Novgorod and the Kiev Lavra, where relics like Nikita's foster ongoing veneration through liturgical services and annual pilgrimages. Their hagiographies helped integrate the name Nikita into Slavic Orthodox culture, associating it with spiritual victory from the medieval period onward.^[48]^[49]^[50]

Film and television

Films

Little Nikita (1988) is an American thriller film directed by Richard Benjamin, featuring River Phoenix in the lead role as Jeff Grant, the teenage son of Soviet sleeper agents living undercover in suburban San Diego.^[51] The story revolves around an FBI agent, played by Sidney Poitier, who investigates the family while forming an unexpected bond with the unaware son, exploring Cold War paranoia and espionage themes.^[52] The film earned a modest $1,733,070 at the worldwide box office.^[51] La Femme Nikita (1990), directed and written by Luc Besson, marks a pivotal entry in the cinematic depictions of the name, centering on a young woman, portrayed by Anne Parillaud, who is transformed from a convicted drug-addicted criminal into a elite government assassin after a botched robbery leads to her apparent execution and recruitment.^[53] Besson crafted the script specifically for Parillaud, his then-partner, aiming to showcase her range beyond conventional roles and drawing from his interest in high-stakes action narratives.^[54] The film received critical acclaim for its stylish direction, intense action sequences, and Parillaud's nuanced performance, earning her the César Award for Best Actress in 1991, along with nine César nominations overall. It grossed $5,018,604 worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing French film of 1990 and establishing Besson as a key figure in international action cinema.^[53]^[54] The success of La Femme Nikita spawned a franchise of adaptations, influencing global perceptions of the "female assassin" archetype and leading to multiple remakes and spin-offs. In 1993, Warner Bros. produced Point of No Return, an American remake directed by John Badham, with Bridget Fonda starring as Maggie Hayward, a death-row inmate retrained as a covert operative in a plot closely mirroring the original but relocated to a U.S. context with added emphasis on personal redemption.^[55] The film grossed $30,038,362 domestically, reflecting strong commercial appeal despite mixed reviews that noted its fidelity to Besson's blueprint while critiquing some narrative adjustments.^[56] This adaptation, along with subsequent international versions like the 1991 Hong Kong film Black Cat, underscored the enduring impact of Besson's original, which revolutionized female-led thrillers by blending vulnerability with lethality.^[57] As of 2025, no major theatrical remakes or franchise revivals of the La Femme Nikita storyline have emerged, though indie projects like the short film Nikita (2025) and the unrelated Indian horror-thriller Nikita Roy and the Book of Darkness (released July 18, 2025) incorporate the name in distinct narratives. The latter, starring Sonakshi Sinha, was a box office bomb that failed to recoup its budget.^[58] The core films' legacy persists, inspiring broader media explorations of espionage and empowerment themes.

Television series

The television adaptations of the Nikita concept have primarily consisted of two series, both drawing loosely from the 1990 French film La Femme Nikita by Luc Besson as a foundational source. These shows expanded the original film's premise of a reluctant female assassin into serialized formats, emphasizing espionage, moral ambiguity, and institutional corruption within shadowy government organizations. La Femme Nikita, a Canadian-American action-drama series, aired on the USA Network from January 13, 1997, to March 4, 2001, spanning five seasons and 96 episodes. Created by Joel Surnow and co-produced by Fireworks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, the show starred Peta Wilson in the titular role as Nikita, a framed convict recruited into the covert anti-terrorism agency Section One. Supporting cast included Roy Dupuis as Michael Samuelle, her mentor and romantic interest; Eugene Robert Glazer as Operations, the agency's ruthless leader; Alberta Watson as Madeline, the strategic operations head; and Don Francks as Walter, the team's technical expert. The series adopted a darker, more introspective tone, delving into organizational intrigue, psychological manipulation, and Nikita's internal conflicts within a morally gray world of espionage. It premiered to strong viewership, becoming one of USA Network's top-rated original dramas, but faced declining ratings in later seasons due to network scheduling changes and competition from new shows. The 2010 American reboot, simply titled Nikita, aired on The CW from September 9, 2010, to December 27, 2013, across four seasons and 73 episodes. Developed for television by Craig Silverstein, it starred Maggie Q as Nikita Mears, a former Division operative who goes rogue to dismantle the corrupt agency that trained her. Key ensemble members included Shane West as Michael, her ally and love interest; Lyndsy Fonseca as Alex, a young recruit; Aaron Stanford as tech specialist Seymour Birkhoff; and Noah Bean as CIA agent Daniel Monroe. The series heightened the action sequences and revenge-driven plot, with Nikita actively sabotaging Division from the outside, while incorporating ensemble team dynamics and personal backstories for supporting characters. It emphasized high-stakes missions, betrayals, and ethical dilemmas in a fast-paced thriller format. While both series share the core archetype of a skilled female assassin challenging her creators, the 1997 version prioritizes psychological depth and internal agency politics, portraying Nikita's entrapment and subtle rebellions within Section One, whereas the 2010 reboot amplifies external action and ensemble interplay, focusing on her proactive takedown of Division alongside a team of defectors. La Femme Nikita was initially canceled after four seasons in May 2000 amid a contract dispute involving Wilson's casting in X-Men and softening ratings, but fan campaigns led to a fifth and final season in 2001. The CW's Nikita struggled with consistently low viewership, averaging under 1 million viewers per episode in its final seasons, resulting in a shortened six-episode fourth season announced in May 2013; it concluded with the self-referential finale "Canceled" on December 27, 2013, providing closure to major arcs without loose ends. As of 2025, no official revivals or spin-offs have materialized, though cast members like Aaron Stanford have expressed cautious openness to the idea in interviews.

Music

Songs

One of the most prominent songs titled "Nikita" is by English musician Elton John, released in October 1985 as the lead single from his nineteenth studio album, Ice on Fire.^[59] The track, with lyrics written by longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, explores themes of unrequited longing amid Cold War tensions, depicting the narrator's infatuation with a Soviet border guard named Nikita. It features backing vocals by George Michael and guitar by Nik Kershaw, contributing to its lush, synth-driven pop sound. The song achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.^[59] The accompanying music video, directed by Ken Russell, portrays a dramatic Cold War narrative set at the Berlin Wall, with English model and actress Anya Major cast as Nikita, emphasizing the song's geopolitical undertones through imagery of division and desire.^[60] John's "Nikita" has been covered by various artists, often retaining its romantic yet era-specific sentiment.^[61] In more recent years, the title "Nikita" has appeared in indie and alternative music scenes. Liverpool-based band Keyside released their debut EP Nikita in March 2024, led by the title track—a poignant alt-pop exploration of loneliness, abandonment fears, and the quest for emotional connection, inspired by vocalist Dan Parker's personal experiences.^[62] The song's introspective lyrics and soaring melodies draw comparisons to 2000s Britpop influences like The View.^[63] Similarly, American singer-songwriter Joshua Block (known online as worldoftshirts) issued a single titled "Nikita" in December 2024, a folk-tinged ballad addressing themes of isolation and warmth in a distant relationship, with lyrics evoking a sense of global separation and empathy.^[64] These contemporary tracks reflect a shift toward personal introspection, contrasting the geopolitical romance of earlier works while maintaining the name's evocative, intimate appeal.^[65]

Albums and bands

NikitA is a Ukrainian pop duo formed in 2008 by producer Yuriy Nikitin, initially featuring vocalists Dasha Astafyeva and Yulia Kavtaradze, with later lineup changes including Anastasiya Kumeiko.^[66] The group specialized in electropop with provocative, sexually charged lyrics and music videos that blended dance beats with bold visuals, contributing to the evolution of Eastern European pop by challenging conservative norms in the Russian-speaking music scene.^[67] Their discography includes the debut album Машина (Machine) released in 2009, featuring hits like the title track, and Хозяин (Master) in 2014, which explored themes of power dynamics through synth-driven tracks. The duo disbanded in 2017. The 1990 album Nikita (Bande Originale du Film de Luc Besson) by French composer Éric Serra serves as the original motion picture soundtrack for director Luc Besson's thriller Nikita (also known as La Femme Nikita), marking a pivotal contribution to electronic film scoring with its atmospheric synths and orchestral elements.^[68] Released by Virgin Records, the album comprises 21 tracks, including "Rico's Gang Suicide" for tense action sequences and "The Dark Side of Time" featuring haunting vocals, which influenced subsequent cyberpunk and action genre soundtracks by emphasizing mood over melody.^[69] Serra's work on the project, blending industrial percussion with ambient textures, underscored the film's themes of transformation and espionage, achieving cult status among electronic music enthusiasts.^[70] Among other musical groups named Nikita, the Italian Italodance project Nikita emerged in the early 1990s, producing high-energy eurodance tracks that fused house rhythms with ethnic samples, as heard in singles like "La Bruja (Moonlight Mix)" (1995) and "Eterna Divina (Paura Mix)" (1993), which highlighted the genre's playful yet intense club appeal.^[71] In the UK, a post-rock band from Falmouth, Cornwall, formed in the early 2020s with members Joe Nichols and Sam Bailey on guitars, Dom Earnshaw on bass, Riley Robinson on drums, and Will Bevis on vocals, has contributed jagged, instrumental-driven soundscapes drawing from influences like Slint and Unwound; their releases include the live album Nikita (Live at The Cornish Bank, December 3rd, 2023) and the EP Good News! (2024), emphasizing raw emotional builds in the indie post-rock scene.^[72] Lesser-known acts, such as the Croatian singer Nikita's self-titled electronic pop explorations and the 2025 Nikita EP by French producer Ary Sya, reflect ongoing niche evolutions in pop and electronic music under the name.^[73]^[74]

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Occupants declare Nikitsky Botanical Garden "federal" - Голос Криму
Apr 13, 2025 · 461 of April 8, 2025, granted the Nikitsky Botanical Garden in the occupied Crimea the status of a botanical garden of "federal significance".
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Nikita the Tanner – East Slavic folk hero - Slavorum
Jan 5, 2018 · She is the main character in a fairy tale that stays one of the most popular stories in the East Slavic countries.Missing: byliny | Show results with:byliny
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[PDF] 5.99 UDC 398.2 ARCHETYPICAL IMAGES OF CARL GUSTAV ...
Abstract: In the given article, one could see the expression of the archetypes “hero”, “anima”, and “shadow” in the folk Russian tale Nikita Kozhemyaka.
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(PDF) Types of culturally significant information in Russian folk tales
For example, in the fairy tale “Nikita Kozhemyaka” we meet the main character Nikita. As the central figure of a folk tale, Nikita is a typical representative ...
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[PDF] International Literature 1945 - Marxists Internet Archive
of Nikita Kozhemyaka who triumphed in thortal combat over the terrible ... a very strong influence on him. The stories he heard from her were, as he ...
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Nikita the Tanner (Никита Кожемяка, 2008) by Yuriy Cherenkov and ...
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic). Animation Type(s), Cutout · Digital 2D ... ⭳ Nikita Kozhemyaka.2008.en.1.25fps.1384711712.srt. Date: November 17 2013 ...
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Greatmartyr Niketas the Goth - Orthodox Church in America
Sep 15, 2017 · The Holy Great Martyr Niketas (Nikḗtas) was a Goth (a Germanic tribe). He was born and lived on the banks of the Danube River, suffering for Christ in the year ...
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Greatmartyr Niketas the Goth - Troparion & Kontakion
Sep 15, 1998 · The Holy Great Martyr Niketas (Nikḗtas) was a Goth (a Germanic tribe). He was born and lived on the banks of the Danube River, suffering for ...
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Saint Nikitas of the Kiev Caves, Bishop of Novgorod (+ 1108)
Jan 31, 2011 · For thirteen years St. Nikita skillfully guided his flock before leaving this world on January 30, 1108 to enter into eternal and blessed repose ...
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Lives of all saints commemorated on April 30
Apr 30, 2016 · Saint Nikḗtas the former Recluse of the Kiev Caves fell asleep in the Lord in 1109, after serving as Bishop of Novgorod for thirteen years.Missing: Nikita | Show results with:Nikita
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Lives of all saints commemorated on May 14
May 14, 2023 · Saint Nikḗtas, Hermit of the Kiev Caves, Bishop of Novgorod (+1109): ... worship at the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. He ...Missing: Nikita | Show results with:Nikita
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Saint Niketas, Bishop of Chalcedon - Orthodox Church in America
May 28, 2025 · Saint Niketas distinguished himself by his charity, he always helped the poor, he lodged travelers in his home, he cared for orphans and widows.Missing: Remesiana | Show results with:Remesiana
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Saint Nicetas, Bishop of Remesiana (+ 414)
Jun 22, 2020 · Saint Nicetas was born around 335 in the Roman province of Dacia. He was probably either a Goth or a Thracian. Around the year 370 he was made the Bishop of ...Missing: Nikita | Show results with:Nikita
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SAINT NICETAS - June 24 - Orthodox Net
Jun 24, 2025 · Nicetas was a friend and the same age as St. Paulinus of Nola (January 23). It appears that he was a Slav and, as such, preached the Gospel ...Missing: Nikita | Show results with:Nikita
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Little Nikita (1988) - IMDb
Rating 5.9/10 (6,326) When new Columbia Pictures chief David Puttnam first watched this movie, he told Director ... Mar 20, 1988. Gross worldwide. $1,733,070. See detailed box office ...
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Little Nikita (1988) - Richard Benjamin - Letterboxd
Rating 2.9 (4,140) An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.
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La Femme Nikita (1990) - IMDb
Rating 7.2/10 (80,440) Box office ; Budget. FRF 50,000,000 (estimated) ; Gross US & Canada. $5,017,971 ; Opening weekend US & Canada · Mar 10, 1991 ; Gross worldwide. $5,018,604.La Femme Nikita · Nikita · Parents guide · Bande-annonce [OV]
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The 'Fairy Tale' Luck of Director Luc Besson : Movies: His latest film ...
Mar 27, 1991 · He wanted to write a script for her--one that would elevate her above the mindless starlet roles she had inhabited and reveal, at long last, ...Missing: origins | Show results with:origins
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Point of No Return (1993) - IMDb
Rating 6.1/10 (31,612) Bridget Fonda stars as Maggie, the drug addict who is sentenced to death after killing a cop but is given a second chance if she will train to be a secret agent ...Full cast & crew · Bridget Fonda as Maggie · Trivia · Quotes
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Point of No Return (1993) - Box Office Mojo
Point of No Return (1993). A government fakes the death of a criminal to ... Domestic. Area, Release Date, Opening, Gross. Domestic, Mar 19, 1993, $7,160,389 ...
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Point of No Return (1993) - Box Office and Financial Information
Opening Weekend: $7,160,389 (23.8% of total gross). Legs: 4.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend). Domestic Share: 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide).
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Nikita (Short 2025) - IMDb
Release date · March 25, 2025 (Canada) · Country of origin. Canada · Official site. CFC Website · Language. English · Production company. Canadian Film Centre (CFC).
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Sonakshi Sinha's Thriller Nikita Roy Gets New Release Date - Filmfare
May 30, 2025 · The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on May 30, will now hit theatres on June 27, 2025, the actress confirmed via social media.<|control11|><|separator|>
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NIKITA – ELTON JOHN - Official Charts
Oct 12, 1985 · Latest chart stats about NIKITA - peak chart position, weeks on chart, catalogue number, week-by-week chart placement and latest news.
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Elton John: Nikita (Music Video 1985) - IMDb
Rating 7/10 (182) Elton John: Nikita: Directed by Ken Russell. With Elton John, Anya Major, Andreas Wisniewski. Music video for "Nikita," featuring a Cold-War setting.
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https://www.analoguetrash.com/blog/keyside-nikita
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New Music: Keyside – Nikita - AnalogueTrash
Mar 15, 2024 · A deeply intimate song, the lyrics explore fears of abandonment, the struggles of feeling invisible and uncherished, and a yearning for connection.
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EP REVIEW: Keyside - Nikita - boot-music
Mar 16, 2024 · The track reminds us of The View, due to the melodies and the distinctive vocals of Dan Parker that really soar, cutting through the sound with ...
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Joshua Block (worldoftshirts) – Nikita Lyrics - Genius
[Verse 1] Hey Nikita, is it cold In your corner of the world? You could roll around the globe And never find a warmer soul to know.
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Nikita - song and lyrics by Joshua Block | Spotify
Listen to Nikita on Spotify. Song · Joshua Block · 2024. ... Album • 2025 · SNIPES RAP BATTLE (IM SORRY LITTLE KIDS BUT IM A KILLER ...
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"Nikita" group: history of creation and composition - ATOMIYME.COM
Officially, the group was established in 2008. Producer Yuri Nikitin managed to find a suitable "partner" for Dasha. She became Julia Kavtaradze. Initially, ...
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Nikita (12)
### Summary of Ukrainian Band NikitA
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NikitA - Wikipedia
NikitA è stato un gruppo musicale ucraino fondato nel 2008 da Jurij Nikitin, e scioltosi nel 2017. Il singolo di esordio fu Mašina nel 2008, ...
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/nikita/1473120789
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https://www.eurokdj.com/search/eurodb.php?name=Nikita
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Nikita - Album by Eric Serra - Apple Music
Listen to Nikita by Eric Serra on Apple Music. 1990. 21 Songs. Duration: 54 minutes.
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Nikita - The Eurodance Encyclopaedia
On one single page, you'll find everything about eurodance group Nikita from Italy : biography, discography, tracklistings, featurings, news, tourdates and ...
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Nikita (Live at The Cornish Bank, December 3rd, 2023) | Nikita
Guitar: Joe Nichols Guitar: Sam Bailey Bass Guitar: Dom Earnshaw Drums: Riley Robinson Vocals: Will Bevis Recorded By Gabriel Simons and Billy Mattock
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Nikita | Spotify
Popular releases ; Na Cool DownLatest Release • Album ; Хозяин2014 • Album ; Eterna Divina2012 • Album ; Fireworks2024 • Album ; Na Cool Down2025 • Album.
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Nikita EP | Ary Sya - Sincopat - Bandcamp
Nikita EP by Ary Sya, released 02 May 2025 1. Nikita 2. Ary Sya, James Harcourt - Nikita (James Harcourt Remix) 3. Akari 4. Melon.