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 2274
MikroTik as a VPN Server: WireGuard Setup on RouterOS 7.16 — Step-by-Step Home Guide
28.08.2026 1936
How to Set Up Your Personal VPN Server in Yandex Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide Without Regulator Issues
27.08.2026 1696
Your Own VPN on DigitalOcean in 5 Minutes: WireGuard and Script Automation — Step-by-Step Guide
26.08.2026 1711
Free VPN Server on Oracle Cloud Free Tier: Step-by-Step Setup Guide 2026
25.08.2026 2692
WireGuard on Raspberry Pi 5: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Installation to Speed Testing
24.08.2026 1830
Build Your Own OutLine VPN with Docker: Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Users
21.08.2026 1840
3X-UI, Hiddify, or Marzban in 2026: How to Choose and Set Up a Self-Hosted VPN — Step-by-Step Guide
20.08.2026 3187
Marzban VPN Panel: How to Install and Configure from Scratch, Plus a Comparison with 3X-UI and Hiddify
19.08.2026 2473
VPN on a $5 VPS in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide — Hetzner and Contabo
18.08.2026 1953
TradingView Pro from Russia in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for VPN Setup and Subscription Payment
17.08.2026 1811
Stripe for Russian Freelancers: How to Legally Connect and Receive Payments
14.08.2026 1933
Wise and Revolut from Russia via VPN: How to Legally and Safely Use Them in 2026 without Getting Blocked
13.08.2026 1967
Crypto Exchange and Leak-Proof VPN: Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your IP and Transactions
12.08.2026 1705
Binance from Russia in 2026: Safe Use, KYC, VPN, and Alternatives — Step-by-Step Guide
11.08.2026 1942
Google Play Regional Account: Step-by-Step Guide with VPN and Payment Setup
10.08.2026 2376
How to Set Up an Apple ID for the Turkish or Kazakhstan Region: Step-by-Step Guide 2026
07.08.2026 2834
How to Legally and Safely Subscribe to YouTube Premium: Step-by-Step Guide and Alternatives
06.08.2026 3080
How to (Legally) Get Spotify Premium Abroad Without Getting Banned: A Step-by-Step Guide
04.08.2026 2791
How to Pay for Netflix from Russia in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide with VPN and Foreign Cards
03.08.2026 1985
How to Set Up WireGuard on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux Mint: Step-by-Step Guide
16.07.2026 2548
macOS Sequoia and VPN: How to Set Up a System Kill Switch and Configure Network Extension
15.07.2026 2769
iOS 18 and 19: How to Set Up VPN, Compare Private Relay, and Understand Network Extension Nuances
14.07.2026 2599
Android 15 and 16: Always-on and Per-app VPN — Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Pixel
13.07.2026 3397
HarmonyOS Next and VPN: Complete Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Huawei Without Google
10.07.2026 4955
Nintendo Switch 2 and VPN in 2026: How to Set Up Game and eShop Access — Step-by-Step Guide
09.07.2026 3274
VPN on Steam Deck: Complete Setup, Ping Optimization, and Bypass Regional Blocks — Step-by-Step Guide
08.07.2026 4727
Apple TV 4K and VPN: Complete Setup via Profile, Smart DNS, and Router VPN
07.07.2026 3186
How to Set Up a VPN on Samsung Smart TV Tizen for Netflix US Access: Step-by-Step Guide
06.07.2026 3001
LG webOS and VPN via Router: Step-by-Step Guide from Start to Finish
03.07.2026 4330
VPN for Apple Watch: How to Set It Up via iPhone Without Mistakes — Step-by-Step Guide
02.07.2026 3766
VPN on Apple Vision Pro: WireGuard and IKEv2 — Step-by-Step Guide from Start to Finish
01.07.2026 2595
VPN on Router for PS5 and Xbox: Step-by-Step Guide for Mikrotik and Keenetic
30.06.2026 3787
Nintendo Switch and VPN: How to Buy in the eShop and Change Your Region — Step-by-Step Guide
29.06.2026 4502
PlayStation Plus via VPN from Russia in 2026: Risks, Details, and Safe Network Setup
26.06.2026 6829
Xbox Game Pass from Russia via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide with Payment and Regional Blocking Workarounds
25.06.2026 3564
Counter-Strike 2 via VPN: Region Change, Skins, and Server Selection — Step-by-Step Guide
24.06.2026 4948
How to Play Apex Legends Mobile and Mobile Legends via VPN in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
23.06.2026 3102
PUBG Mobile with VPN: Global Servers and Low Ping — Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
22.06.2026 4822
Playing Valorant via VPN from Russia: Step-by-Step Guide with Server Selection and Anti-Ban Tips
19.06.2026 3394
Wild Rift in Russia via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide for Low Ping and Russian-Language Lobbies
18.06.2026 3901
Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail via VPN: Different Regions and Bonuses — Step-by-Step Guide
17.06.2026 4344
Roblox in Russia (2026): Play via VPN and Buy Robux
16.06.2026 7493
Steam Regional Pricing and VPN in 2026: How to Act Legally and Avoid Bans
12.06.2026 5592
Minecraft Bedrock via VPN: Step-by-Step Guide for Unblocked Play and Low Ping
11.06.2026 5095
Fortnite in Russia 2026: How to Play via VPN with Low Ping — Step-by-Step Guide
10.06.2026 4466
Setting Up TrustTunnel for Windows
09.06.2026 2731
Setting Up TrustTunnel on iOS
08.06.2026 2228
Setting Up TrustTunnel for Android
05.06.2026 2618
What is TrustTunnel
04.06.2026 2450
VLESS+Reality on Windows: v2rayN and Nekoray Setup (2026)
03.06.2026 7697
Setting Up VLESS+Reality on iOS
02.06.2026 7616
Setting up VLESS+Reality for Android
01.06.2026 3920
What is VLESS+Reality
29.05.2026 5474