Question by Tamahome: Who killed Grigori Rasputin and how did he die? Answers and Views: Answer by Panama JoeThe Czar's Secret Police and some royal cousins tried poison, stabbing, firearms, and even drowning in the Moskva River to rid Russia of … [Read more...] about Who killed Rasputin and how did he die?
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How much money would i need to visit moscow for 2 weeks?
Question by Spain (imagirl): How much money would i need to visit moscow russia for 2 weeks? how much would it cost in general? flights? attractions? Answers and Views: Answer by Я сошла с ума1 zillion dollars. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about How much money would i need to visit moscow for 2 weeks?
Which conductor has recorded the best Pyotr Tchaikovsky Cycle?
Question by Pianist d'Aurellius: Which conductor has recorded the best Tchaikovsky Cycle? I'm open to any suggestions for tchaikovsky symphony cycles recorded after 1980 (maybe 1975 if you feel that it's increadibly worth hearing). I'm considering … [Read more...] about Which conductor has recorded the best Pyotr Tchaikovsky Cycle?
What’s a good company for Russian Far East tours?
Question by alice K: Russian far east tours? Hi I'm looking for a good reasonably cheap tour company in the russian far east, I particularly would like to tailor make a short excursion from vladivostok? Answers and Views: Answer by Al Zymer Why … [Read more...] about What’s a good company for Russian Far East tours?
What’s a good book to read about the Romanov dynasty?
Question by Hanna Aeneas Ketchum: What's a good book about the Romanov dynasty? When I say book, I mean a novel that follows a storyline, but is still fairly true to "facts" about the dynasty. Thanks :D Answers and Views: Answer by KatknitRusska, … [Read more...] about What’s a good book to read about the Romanov dynasty?
How many times KAMAZ-Master team has won Paris Dakar rally?
Question by mtakhsha2002: how many times KAMAZ-Master team has won Paris Dakar rally so far? And in what years? results of paris dakar rally Answers and Views: Answer by Guy SKAMAZ has won Dakar seven (7) times: 1996 2000 2002-2006 see dakar.com … [Read more...] about How many times KAMAZ-Master team has won Paris Dakar rally?
Epiphany in Russia
Every year thousands of Russian Christians take an icy plunge to celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany. Last January about 60,000 people have dived into freezing Moscow waters with outside temperature reaching - 15 C (32 F). A festive liturgy was conducted … [Read more...] about Epiphany in Russia
Would Russia be better under the Tsar?
Question by Sean: Would Russia be better under the Tsar or the Soviets? Out of those two options what do you think? No, its Tsar. It even says Tsar in your wikipedia article. Answers and Views: Answer by oldsouldier's Never DieObama would be loved … [Read more...] about Would Russia be better under the Tsar?
Were Dostoevsky and Tolstoy friends?
Question by Johnny B: Were Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy friends? Answers and Views: Answer by The Pyea Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about Were Dostoevsky and Tolstoy friends?
How long is the flight to Moscow Russia?
Question by dwayne y: How long is the flight to Russia Moscow? It' has to be from london gatwick. Answers and Views: Answer by stephane mParis-Moscow - 4 hours average London-Paris / British railways - 14 hours average Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about How long is the flight to Moscow Russia?