Recently, works like The Perishing of the Soviet Empire (2023) have been published, though these may refer to a different Dr. Vladimir Shcherbakov specialized in economic planning.
Vladimir Ivanovich Shcherbakov (1938–2004) was a prominent Soviet and Russian science fiction writer, journalist, and "folk history" researcher whose work bridged the gap between speculative fiction and alternative archaeology. He is most recognized for his explorations of lost civilizations and his controversial theories regarding the origins of the Russian people. Literary Legacy and Science Fiction
After the 1980s, Shcherbakov’s focus shifted toward non-academic historical research, often categorized as "folk history". He became a leading figure in the study of "mysterious" phenomena and ancient myths: