Question by : Anyone know much about Pudovkin and Eisenstein? I just have to know how they might have been influenced by DW Griffith. I am just starting to watch some of their films but I'm not sure what the influences might have been. I just know … [Read more...] about Anyone know much about directors Pudovkin and Eisenstein?
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Does an audiobook exist for any of Mikhail Bulgakov’s books?
Question by : Does an audiobook exist for any of Mikhail Bulgakov's books, done in English but with a Russian accent? I've searched Amazon and Audible.com, but I really hope I missed something. I know I'm weird, but either The Master and Margarita or … [Read more...] about Does an audiobook exist for any of Mikhail Bulgakov’s books?
What are some best pieces by Sergei Prokofiev?
Question by : What are your favorite pieces by Prokofiev? What's are your favorite pieces by Prokofiev. My favorite piece is Suggestion Diabolique. Answers and Views: Answer by VulcanPeter and the Wolf, or course. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about What are some best pieces by Sergei Prokofiev?
What direction did Russian Sputnik fly through space?
Question by : What direction did Sputnik fly through space? I recently found out that comets fly through space with their tails flying out away from the sun, not streaking behind the comet. So, when a comet is flying away from the sun, it's tail will … [Read more...] about What direction did Russian Sputnik fly through space?
In Jewish tradition what is the babushka’s role?
Question by : What is the babushka's role in Jewish tradition? So, I heard it was once tradition for Jewish women wear babushkas after they're married? I've also seen children wear them. So is there any strictness to it? Why did people wear … [Read more...] about In Jewish tradition what is the babushka’s role?
How were Chernenko and Andropov involved in the Cold War?
Question by Ϡɨɀɀɤ Ϡɨɳɷᶊαϋя™: How were Konstantin Chernenko and Yuri Andropov involved in the Cold War? I have looked on the internet, so please don't call me lazy, but I can't find anything on how these two Soviet Leaders were involved in the Cold … [Read more...] about How were Chernenko and Andropov involved in the Cold War?
Has anyone ever been to Vladivostok or Nakhodka?
Question by Jules: Has anyone ever been to Vladivostok or Nakhodka Russia? I would like to try moving to Vladivostok or Nakhodka since that's where my family lives, but I don't know much about the cities. Is it really expensive to live there? Does … [Read more...] about Has anyone ever been to Vladivostok or Nakhodka?
Who is composer Alexander Borodin?
Question by Corvus: Who is Alexander Borodin? I know that he is a music composer and lived somewhere around the 19th century, i've got 2 pieces of his music, but what is his style generally? What's his nationality? What composition is he most famous … [Read more...] about Who is composer Alexander Borodin?
What’s a Dacha and how close it is from Moscow?
Question by : Friends from Moscow : What's a Dacha and ....?!? Can you write the name of the Dacha-s which need 20-30 Mins driving from Moscow to get Thanks in advance What do you know about a neighborhood which is called "Profosyuznaya" is it close … [Read more...] about What’s a Dacha and how close it is from Moscow?
What is the best recipe for borscht soup?
Question by Chris E: What is the best recipe for borscht? A few years ago a really drunk russian came to my friends house and emptied what little food he had onto a cookie tray covered it in pepper and mustard and ketchup ( cause there were no … [Read more...] about What is the best recipe for borscht soup?