State secrets
by Vil S. Mirzayanov · first published 2008
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This book takes readers behind the scenes and into the ominous halls of GOSNIIOKhT, the Soviet Union's and later, Russia's most advanced chemical weapons laboratory. It provides fresh insights into the personalities, political machinations and intrigue surrounding the country's military chemical complex. --from publisher description
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Prior US Army bomb technician checking in. Also look at State Secrets: An Insider's Chronicle of the Russian Chemical Weapons Program by Vil S Mirzayanov, Novichok is covered there as well. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1432725661/ref=oh_aui_sear... nonref)
on “Kim Jong-Nam Was Killed by VX Nerve Agent, Malaysians Say” ↗…the people who worked on the "novichok" agents which describes in detail the story behind and the chemicals themselves, including the exact formulas and some synthesis details. https://www.amazon.com/State-Secrets-Insiders-Chronicle-Chem...
on “Britain expels Russian diplomats over poisoning of ex-spy” ↗