On the new edition of “The Ladder” in the translation by Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov

This article considers the drafting history of “The Ladder” translation into the Russian language made by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. The manuscript of the translation was received in Optina Pustyn in 1845, and at the same time editorial work started. However, St. Ignatius's translation was not used in the preparation of the “The Ladder” publication in 1862. The modern publication of the Russian translation of “The Ladder” made by St. Ignatius, prepared by the publishing house “Pravilo very”, will be an important source for the study of the textology of “The Ladder” as well as for the study of the life and spiritual heritage of the Saint.