Voices of Peace

A Nonviolent Audiobook Library by Daniel Che
A growing collection of powerful works — philosophical, ethical, historical — that awaken conscience and challenge the culture of violence. Narrated in Russian to reach new generations of listeners.

🎧 Voices That Can Change the World

Why Audiobooks Matter in the Fight Against Violence
Violence doesn’t begin with weapons — it begins with ideas.
With unexamined beliefs. With forgetting.

In today's world, we are overwhelmed by noise, speed, and superficiality.
People no longer have time — or space — to read books that matter.
But they still listen.

This is why we record and share audiobooks on ethics, peace, and nonviolence, freely and publicly.
Because we believe this is one of the most powerful, long-term strategies to shift human culture away from violence.

🎙️ These are not ordinary recordings.
They are voices of awakening — from Tolstoy and Thoreau to Sagan, Sorokin, and modern peace philosophers.
They speak to conscience, not to ideology.

💡 We believe that a world without killing is possible —
but only if we remember how to live without hate, cruelty, and indifference.
That remembering begins with listening.

👇 Below you’ll find our growing collection of narrated works —
recorded in Russian, shared with the world.

Patriotism or Peace

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
В этом мощном и противоречивом эссе Лев Толстой бросает вызов одной из самых священных ценностей современного общества — патриотизму. Он утверждает, что патриотизм отнюдь не является добродетелью, а является опасной идеологией, которая разжигает разделение, оправдывает насилие и препятствует развитию всеобщей любви и мира.

С острой ясностью и пророческой проницательностью Толстой раскрывает механизмы, с помощью которых патриотизм становится инструментом войны и манипуляций, и вместо этого призывает к более высокой лояльности — к самому человечеству.

Эта аудиокнига – призыв к совести, размышление о корнях насилия и приглашение представить себе мир, в котором мир не только возможен, но и необходим.


🎧 Narrated in Russian, this audio has reached over 100,000 listeners on YouTube and continues to inspire critical thought and ethical awakening.

Think It Over

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In Think It Over, Leo Tolstoy delivers a passionate plea to the people and leaders of his time to awaken from moral numbness. Writing in the midst of growing militarism and nationalistic fervor, Tolstoy calls on his readers to reflect deeply on the consequences of their actions — especially the support for violence under the guise of patriotism or duty.

With unflinching honesty, he urges society to confront its own complicity in systems of war, oppression, and injustice. This work is a moral alarm bell — simple, direct, and profoundly relevant to every era.

This audiobook offers not only timeless wisdom but a direct challenge to modern listeners to reclaim their conscience and resist the normalization of violence.


🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audio has already reached over 40,000 listeners and continues to resonate with those seeking ethical clarity in a chaotic world.

The One Commandment

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
What if all moral and religious teachings could be distilled into a single, universal commandment?
In this deeply reflective essay, Leo Tolstoy argues that non-violence is the true core of every major religion and ethical system — and that all other rules and rituals are secondary, or even distracting.

Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the Buddha, and other spiritual figures, Tolstoy presents a radical idea: that only one commandment matters — not to kill, not to harm, and not to justify violence under any pretext.

This is not abstract philosophy. It is a practical call to action — a spiritual minimalism that challenges modern society to realign itself with conscience and compassion.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook continues his mission of spreading timeless, non-violent wisdom to Russian-speaking audiences.

The Inevitable Revolution

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In this bold and visionary essay, Leo Tolstoy speaks of a coming revolution — not political or violent, but moral and spiritual. He asserts that the world cannot go on as it is: built on violence, supported by lies, and numbed by routine obedience.

Tolstoy declares that a profound transformation is not only necessary — it is inevitable. The question is not if, but how and when it will happen — and whether it will be led by conscience or chaos.

He calls on people of all nations to awaken, to refuse to serve the machinery of violence, and to embrace the truth — even if it costs them their comfort or safety.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook invites listeners to reflect on the deeper meaning of revolution — not as destruction, but as a return to moral clarity.

The Superstition of Violence

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In this short yet piercing meditation, Leo Tolstoy dismantles one of humanity’s oldest and most dangerous beliefs — the idea that violence is inevitable, or even necessary. He calls it what it truly is: a superstition, born of fear, habit, and social conditioning.

Tolstoy challenges the listener to examine how deeply violence has been normalized — not only in war and punishment, but even in the moral frameworks of so-called “civilized” societies.

Through this reflection, he points toward a more enlightened worldview, in which non-violence is not weakness, but the highest expression of spiritual strength.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this passage offers a timeless reminder that the real revolution begins with how we think — and how we refuse to justify harm.

Creating a Nonkilling Society

Author: Prof. Glenn D. Paige
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
Is it possible to build a society where killing — in all its forms — is no longer considered acceptable?
In this groundbreaking book, political scientist Glenn D. Paige answers with a resounding yes. He presents a compelling vision of a world where killing is not only unnecessary, but unthinkable — in politics, war, criminal justice, and even personal life.

Paige challenges the foundations of modern political thought, offering a radical yet practical alternative to the dominance of violent assumptions. Drawing on global examples, research, and ethics, he shows that a nonkilling world is not utopia — it is a feasible and essential evolution of humanity.

This audiobook serves as a guide for scholars, activists, educators, and anyone seeking to replace death with dignity, and destruction with creativity.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this is the first complete audiobook adaptation of “Creating a Nonkilling Society” in the Russian language — available for free to support a global awakening of conscience.

Nonviolence: Philosophy, Ethics, Politics

Edited by: Dr. A. A. Guseinov
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
This groundbreaking book represents the first systematic exploration of the philosophy and practice of the nonviolence movement in the 20th century.
Written by a collective of philosophers, historians, and public figures from Austria, Canada, France, the USA, the USSR, and more — it offers a comprehensive look at the foundations, challenges, and potentials of nonviolent action.

The work analyzes nonviolence from multiple angles: personal, psychological, group-based, civic, and political. It raises essential questions about human nature, ethics, and the real possibility of nonviolent political structures.

This audiobook is essential for anyone seeking to understand how nonviolence can be not only a moral stance, but a viable strategy for social and political transformation.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this is the first full audiobook version of the work, made freely accessible to promote the global education of conscience and peace.

Credo

Author: Erich Fromm
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In this short but powerful declaration, renowned humanist philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm presents his personal credo — a moral and existential manifesto of what it means to be truly human.

Fromm affirms the values of love, respect, truth, and active responsibility. He rejects all ideologies that justify violence, domination, and dehumanization, offering instead a radically compassionate vision of life rooted in dignity and freedom.

Credo is not just a reflection — it is a call to inner alignment, to living in a way that honors both the self and all life.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook gives voice to one of the most concise and inspiring ethical statements of the 20th century.

The Russell–Einstein Manifesto

Authors: Bertrand Russell, Albert Einstein, and eleven prominent scientists
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
First published in 1955, the Russell–Einstein Manifesto is a historic appeal by leading scientists of the 20th century — including Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell — calling for the abolition of war, especially in the nuclear age.

The manifesto warns that humanity faces a stark choice: to renounce violence and war or face collective extinction. It urges world leaders and ordinary people alike to prioritize human survival over political or ideological divisions.

This document is a foundational text in the global peace movement and remains deeply relevant in today’s world of growing geopolitical tensions and military technologies.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook preserves the powerful voice of conscience from science and philosophy — a timeless warning and an eternal hope.

Civil Disobedience

Author: Henry David Thoreau
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description (English):
In this classic essay, American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau makes a bold case for the moral duty to resist unjust laws and governments. Written in 1849, Civil Disobedience became a cornerstone of modern nonviolent resistance movements, influencing Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless others.

Thoreau argues that conscience is above the law — and that when the state enforces injustice, the true patriot is the one who refuses to obey. His words challenge every generation to question authority, stand for truth, and act with moral courage.

This is not a call to chaos, but to conscious, peaceful rebellion.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook brings Thoreau’s timeless voice to a new audience, at a moment when civil conscience is more needed than ever.

The Complaint of Peace

Author: Erasmus of Rotterdam
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
Written in 1517, The Complaint of Peace is a passionate and ironic plea by Peace personified, who speaks directly to the nations of Europe — and humanity as a whole — begging them to abandon the madness of war.

With biting wit and philosophical depth, Erasmus exposes the hypocrisy of Christian rulers who glorify violence, and contrasts it with the true spirit of the Gospel. He argues that peace is the natural state of humankind, while war is artificial, cruel, and always unjust.

Though written over 500 years ago, this text resonates with shocking relevance today — as if Peace were still knocking on the doors of conscience, asking to be heard.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook revives one of the earliest and most powerful voices in European pacifist literature.

The Golden Rule of Ethics

Source: English Wikipedia (translated)
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
Known across cultures and centuries, the Golden Rule — “Treat others as you want to be treated” — lies at the heart of nearly every moral and religious tradition.
This audiobook offers an in-depth exploration of the concept, its historical roots, cultural interpretations, and philosophical implications.

From ancient Egypt and Confucianism to Christianity, Islam, Jainism, and modern secular ethics, the Golden Rule has served as a universal compass for human behavior and the foundation of peaceful societies.

This recording is not just an overview — it is a reflective journey through the world’s collective conscience.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this accessible audio version brings timeless wisdom to new ears in a modern form.

Confession of a Priest Before the Church (excerpt)

Author: Archimandrite Spiridon (Kislyakov)
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In this moving and courageous text, Russian Orthodox priest Archimandrite Spiridon publicly repents for his past — specifically, for having once blessed people to go to war.
What begins as a spiritual confession transforms into a profound ethical awakening. With humility and pain, he condemns the misuse of religion to justify violence and calls upon the Church and society to return to the true essence of Christ’s message — peace, love, and nonviolence.

This is more than a personal testimony — it is a moral reckoning that echoes far beyond the Church walls.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook brings to light a forgotten yet essential voice of conscience within the Christian tradition — a voice that dares to say: “No more killing in the name of God.”

The Causes of War and the Conditions of Peace

Author: Pitirim Sorokin
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
In the midst of World War II, Russian-American sociologist and visionary thinker Pitirim Sorokin presented this concise yet powerful analysis to the Commission to Study the Bases of a Just and Durable Peace.
Drawing from history, sociology, and ethics, Sorokin identifies the deep-rooted cultural, psychological, and institutional causes of war — and outlines what must change for true peace to become possible.

He argues that war is not inevitable, but the result of specific value systems and social dynamics — and that peace can only be achieved through a radical transformation of education, politics, and human relationships.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook brings back a forgotten classic that deserves urgent attention in our turbulent age.

Thoughts on the Way

Author: George Orwell
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
Written in 1941, in the early days of World War II, George Orwell’s political essay “The Lion and the Unicorn” offers a bold and candid analysis of British society, class divisions, and the nature of patriotism.
Orwell envisions a democratic revolution — not only political, but cultural and moral — rooted in the values of justice, decency, and equality.

He argues that war cannot be separated from the internal contradictions of a society, and that only by transforming itself can Britain defeat fascism and create a better world.

Orwell’s insights remain shockingly relevant in our own age of conflict, propaganda, and inequality.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook introduces one of Orwell’s most urgent essays to Russian-speaking audiences with clarity and emotional depth.

The conditions and prospects for a world without war

Author: Pitirim A. Sorokin
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description (English):
In this scholarly yet visionary article, sociologist Pitirim Sorokin explores the fundamental conditions required to achieve a lasting peace and to eliminate war as a method of resolving human conflict.

Written during one of the darkest chapters in modern history, this work is both a sociological analysis and a moral appeal. Sorokin emphasizes the urgent need for new systems of education, ethics, governance, and human relationships — ones that cultivate cooperation rather than conflict.

His insights go beyond temporary political solutions, offering a timeless framework for a world based not on fear and domination, but on mutual understanding and creative harmony.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook makes accessible a rare but essential work of peace sociology, still largely unknown to the broader Russian-speaking world.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Adopted: December 10, 1948
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description (English):
Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document in the history of global ethics and international law.
It affirms the inherent dignity, equality, and rights of all members of the human family, regardless of nationality, race, gender, or belief.

This declaration stands as a moral compass and legal foundation for peaceful societies and just governance. It calls for the protection of life, freedom, safety, and the right to live without fear or oppression.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook offers access to one of humanity’s most important civilizational milestones — a cornerstone of global peace and justice.

Pale Blue Dot

Author: Carl Sagan
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description (English):
In this poetic and humbling reflection, astrophysicist Carl Sagan contemplates a photograph of Earth taken from the edge of the solar system — a tiny speck suspended in a sunbeam.
From this cosmic perspective, Sagan reflects on the fragility of life, the futility of violence, and the urgent need for humility, compassion, and peace.

“On that dot,” he writes, “everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives.”

Pale Blue Dot is not just astronomy — it’s a profound ethical meditation for humanity.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this timeless piece invites listeners to look beyond borders and beliefs, and to remember our shared responsibility for this fragile world.

The Ethics of Diet (6 parts)

Author: Howard Williams
Language: Russian
Narrator: Daniel Che

📖 Description:
First published in the 19th century, The Ethics of Diet by philosopher Howard Williams is one of the earliest and most thorough historical defenses of ethical vegetarianism.
The book presents a sweeping chronicle of thinkers — from Pythagoras and Plato to Rousseau, Shelley, and Tolstoy — who advocated for compassion toward animals and rejected violence in food production.

Williams argues that how we eat is not just a personal choice, but a moral act with deep consequences for the soul, society, and the planet.

🎧 Narrated in Russian by Daniel Che, this audiobook revives a forgotten classic that connects diet, ethics, and the nonviolent tradition — and helps shape a new culture of conscience.


Our Approach (What We Do)

Mission Overview:

We see violence as the root cause of global disasters, from economic inequality to ecological crises. 

Our mission is to promote nonviolence as the foundation of a sustainable future."


Sample Projects:

  • Publishing key works on nonviolence.
  • Educational efforts through lectures, podcasts, and courses.

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