Question by : Soviet gulag: what factors determined whether a person was sent there or into exile? ...or to an execution! I know much of the time such decisions were made seemingly at random by Cheka/NKVD officers, or even by Lenin or Stalin or … [Read more...] about What factors determined whether a person was sent to Soviet gulag?
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Why are performances of Rimsky-Korsakov’s pieces in different tempos?
Question by WolfySteven: Why are performances of Nicolai Rimsky Korsakov's pieces in different tempos? I own 2 versions of Rimsky Korsakov's pieces; Cappricio Espagnol and Sheherazade. Both of which have different speeds. Why is this? Did Korsakov … [Read more...] about Why are performances of Rimsky-Korsakov’s pieces in different tempos?
Which bottled Russian bread kvas is the best?
Question by : Can some one tell me which bottled Russian kvas is the best? bread kvas? On Russian TV, the Ochakovskiy kvas is advertized most. We tried it, yuk Nostalgic or not, I am looking for something tastes like the one that was sold from big … [Read more...] about Which bottled Russian bread kvas is the best?
How did the Soviet Unions political ideology influence Cuban politics?
Question by : How did the Soviet Unions political ideology influence Cuban politics during the Cuban-Soviet alliance? Castro had an alliance with the Soviet union. In what ways did this alliance transfer Soviet beliefs and systems into cuban … [Read more...] about How did the Soviet Unions political ideology influence Cuban politics?
How large is the babushka in modern day Russia?
Question by : How large is the babushka in modern day Russia and other countries that culturally use them? Answers and Views: Answer by ♫John♫ ♫Lennon♫Ummmm...if by "large" you mean "popular", older women still wear them but not nearly as much as … [Read more...] about How large is the babushka in modern day Russia?
Who stocks quality Ak-47 variants in and around the Cincinnati, OH?
Question by : Who stocks quality Ak-47 variants in and around the Cincinnati, OH area? I plan to invest into a quality Ak-47 rifle in the near future. I don't mind paying the extra money to purchase at a gun store as opposed to ordering online … [Read more...] about Who stocks quality Ak-47 variants in and around the Cincinnati, OH?
Can you find Ulanova Pointe Shoes in japan?
Question by Payback's A Bitch: Grishko Japan..............? Is there anywhere in Tokyo that sells grishko pointe shoes? Can you find Ulanova Pointe Shoes in japan? Answers and Views: Answer by internationalbusinessmanHi, yes, there's a lot of … [Read more...] about Can you find Ulanova Pointe Shoes in japan?
Should every aspiring actor read An Actor Prepares by Stanislavsky?
Question by : Should every aspiring actor read Stanislavski's An Actor Prepares? any other book suggestions? Answers and Views: Answer by Joe"Audition" by Michael Shurtleff has lots of good advice. Read all the answers in the comments. Give your … [Read more...] about Should every aspiring actor read An Actor Prepares by Stanislavsky?
At what age is it appropriate to read dostoevsky’s work?
Question by : at what age is it appropriate to read fyodor dostoevsky's work? I am 13 years old and my older sister bought me a book by Fyodor , called THE BEST SHORT STORIES OF FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY. My dad said i was too young to read it, but said i … [Read more...] about At what age is it appropriate to read dostoevsky’s work?
What’s the secret in ballerina Svetlana Zakharova’s dance technique?
Question by Superfluous: What's the secret in Svetlana Zakharova's dance technique? Is it her body type, strength, hold, light feather moves, suave and smooth lines and drawings? What's her secret? She's all in one! True perfection! Thank … [Read more...] about What’s the secret in ballerina Svetlana Zakharova’s dance technique?