Zinaida Vladimirovna Zhdanova (1917–2007) was a close companion of St. Matrona. The saint lived in the Zhdanov family home on Arbat Street from 1941 to 1949.
The Russian Orthodox Church’s Synodal Commission for Canonization criticized the book for including "folk myths," occult-sounding elements, and "magical" interpretations of Matrona's actions. 🕊️ Historical Significance skachat knigu zinaidy zhdanovoi
Zhdanova's accounts were instrumental in keeping Matrona’s memory alive during the Soviet era. Her family provided a safe haven for the saint, and her writings documented many of the specific miracles later investigated for canonization. " occult-sounding elements
First released in 1993, this book was the first unofficial biography of Matrona. skachat knigu zinaidy zhdanovoi