
This book takes readers behind the scenes and into the ominous halls of GOSNIIOKhT, the Soviet Union's and later, Russia's most advanced chemical weapons laboratory. It provides fresh insights into the personalities, political machinations and intrigue surrounding the country's military chemical complex. --from publisher description
Also look at State Secrets: An Insider's Chronicle of the Russian Chemical Weapons Program by Vil S Mirzayanov, Novichok is covered there as well. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1432725661/ref=oh_aui_sear... nonref)
https://www.amazon.com/State-Secrets-Insiders-Chronicle-Chem...
