Christos P. Laskaridis' book is part of the series "Hellenism and the Slavic World," under the direction of Professor Ant.-Aim. N. Tachiavau.

The inability of Russia in the mid-17th century to respond to the pleas of the Greeks for help and to participate in the War of Crete is examined. The myth of a militarily strong and economically robust Russia during this period is debunked, and the consequences of this event for the Greek community are recorded.