Roman Melnikov
Technical Writer and System Administrator
54 articles
10 areas of expertise
Technical writer and DevOps engineer with 9 years of experience. Created over 50 detailed guides on system configuration and administration. His instructions helped thousands of professionals successfully solve technical tasks. Popular author on Habr and YouTube.
Expertise
Technical Documentation
DevOps
System Administration
Linux
Docker and Kubernetes
CI/CD
Infrastructure Automation
Cloud Technologies
System Monitoring
Bash and Python Scripting
Education & credentials
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University — Information Systems and Technologies
- Technical Writing
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Amazon Web Services
- Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) — Linux Professional Institute
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Articles by this author (54)
Keenetic and WireGuard: Server and Client on One Router — Step-by-Step Guide
31.08.2026 71
MikroTik as a VPN Server: WireGuard Setup on RouterOS 7.16 — Step-by-Step Home Guide
28.08.2026 163
How to Set Up Your Personal VPN Server in Yandex Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide Without Regulator Issues
27.08.2026 151
Your Own VPN on DigitalOcean in 5 Minutes: WireGuard and Script Automation — Step-by-Step Guide
26.08.2026 161
Free VPN Server on Oracle Cloud Free Tier: Step-by-Step Setup Guide 2026
25.08.2026 230
WireGuard on Raspberry Pi 5: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Installation to Speed Testing
24.08.2026 168
Build Your Own OutLine VPN with Docker: Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Users
21.08.2026 184
3X-UI, Hiddify, or Marzban in 2026: How to Choose and Set Up a Self-Hosted VPN — Step-by-Step Guide
20.08.2026 566
Marzban VPN Panel: How to Install and Configure from Scratch, Plus a Comparison with 3X-UI and Hiddify
19.08.2026 373
VPN on a $5 VPS in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide — Hetzner and Contabo
18.08.2026 293
TradingView Pro from Russia in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for VPN Setup and Subscription Payment
17.08.2026 321
Stripe for Russian Freelancers: How to Legally Connect and Receive Payments
14.08.2026 402
Wise and Revolut from Russia via VPN: How to Legally and Safely Use Them in 2026 without Getting Blocked
13.08.2026 386
Crypto Exchange and Leak-Proof VPN: Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your IP and Transactions
12.08.2026 368
Binance from Russia in 2026: Safe Use, KYC, VPN, and Alternatives — Step-by-Step Guide
11.08.2026 468
Google Play Regional Account: Step-by-Step Guide with VPN and Payment Setup
10.08.2026 495
How to Set Up an Apple ID for the Turkish or Kazakhstan Region: Step-by-Step Guide 2026
07.08.2026 851
How to Legally and Safely Subscribe to YouTube Premium: Step-by-Step Guide and Alternatives
06.08.2026 893
How to (Legally) Get Spotify Premium Abroad Without Getting Banned: A Step-by-Step Guide
04.08.2026 879
How to Pay for Netflix from Russia in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide with VPN and Foreign Cards
03.08.2026 573
How to Set Up WireGuard on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux Mint: Step-by-Step Guide
16.07.2026 897
macOS Sequoia and VPN: How to Set Up a System Kill Switch and Configure Network Extension
15.07.2026 1028
iOS 18 and 19: How to Set Up VPN, Compare Private Relay, and Understand Network Extension Nuances
14.07.2026 1012
Android 15 and 16: Always-on and Per-app VPN — Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Pixel
13.07.2026 1432
HarmonyOS Next and VPN: Complete Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Huawei Without Google
10.07.2026 2360
Nintendo Switch 2 and VPN in 2026: How to Set Up Game and eShop Access — Step-by-Step Guide
09.07.2026 1637
VPN on Steam Deck: Complete Setup, Ping Optimization, and Bypass Regional Blocks — Step-by-Step Guide
08.07.2026 2217
Apple TV 4K and VPN: Complete Setup via Profile, Smart DNS, and Router VPN
07.07.2026 1503
How to Set Up a VPN on Samsung Smart TV Tizen for Netflix US Access: Step-by-Step Guide
06.07.2026 1411
LG webOS and VPN via Router: Step-by-Step Guide from Start to Finish
03.07.2026 2298
VPN for Apple Watch: How to Set It Up via iPhone Without Mistakes — Step-by-Step Guide
02.07.2026 2028
VPN on Apple Vision Pro: WireGuard and IKEv2 — Step-by-Step Guide from Start to Finish
01.07.2026 1281
VPN on Router for PS5 and Xbox: Step-by-Step Guide for Mikrotik and Keenetic
30.06.2026 2033
Nintendo Switch and VPN: How to Buy in the eShop and Change Your Region — Step-by-Step Guide
29.06.2026 2433
PlayStation Plus via VPN from Russia in 2026: Risks, Details, and Safe Network Setup
26.06.2026 5172
Xbox Game Pass from Russia via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide with Payment and Regional Blocking Workarounds
25.06.2026 1843
Counter-Strike 2 via VPN: Region Change, Skins, and Server Selection — Step-by-Step Guide
24.06.2026 2989
How to Play Apex Legends Mobile and Mobile Legends via VPN in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
23.06.2026 1519
PUBG Mobile with VPN: Global Servers and Low Ping — Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
22.06.2026 2683
Playing Valorant via VPN from Russia: Step-by-Step Guide with Server Selection and Anti-Ban Tips
19.06.2026 1686
Wild Rift in Russia via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide for Low Ping and Russian-Language Lobbies
18.06.2026 2115
Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail via VPN: Different Regions and Bonuses — Step-by-Step Guide
17.06.2026 2630
Roblox in Russia 2026: How to Launch the Game via VPN and Pay for Robux — Step-by-Step Guide
16.06.2026 5227
Steam Regional Pricing and VPN in 2026: How to Act Legally and Avoid Bans
12.06.2026 3127
Minecraft Bedrock via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide for Unblocked Play and Low Ping
11.06.2026 3439
Fortnite in Russia 2026: How to Play via VPN with Low Ping — Step-by-Step Guide
10.06.2026 2439
Setting Up TrustTunnel for Windows
09.06.2026 1364
Setting Up TrustTunnel on iOS
08.06.2026 1077
Setting Up TrustTunnel for Android
05.06.2026 1389
What is TrustTunnel
04.06.2026 1097
Setting Up VLESS+Reality for Windows
03.06.2026 5442
Setting Up VLESS+Reality on iOS
02.06.2026 5553
Setting up VLESS+Reality for Android
01.06.2026 2327
What is VLESS+Reality
29.05.2026 3270