Question by Pelagius: 'War & Peace' by Tolstoy? Long book; is there a short version? Without the boring 'peace' bits? (posh birds flouncing about in fancy dresses, having affairs and looking out the window and complaining about the … [Read more...] about Is there a short version of War and Peace by Tolstoy?
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What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Question by : how many movements are in Tchaikovsky's piece, Black Swan and what are the names of them all? Answers and Views: Answer by Malcolm DTchaikovsky never wrote anything called "Black Swan." You are probably talking about "Swan Lake." you … [Read more...] about What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Are there any really good modern Russian writers?
Question by Dr Fluffy: Are there any really good modern Russian writers who you can recommend? My fav authors are Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenov so I would really like to try some good modern Russian translated authors. Any ideas? Answers and … [Read more...] about Are there any really good modern Russian writers?
Did any Soviet cosmonauts perish in space?
Question by Lavender: Soviet cosmonauts perished in space? Is this true? Was it during the cold war? Answers and Views: Answer by Robert DYes, unfortunately. 1971 June 30 - The crew of Soyuz 11, Georgi Dobrovolski, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav … [Read more...] about Did any Soviet cosmonauts perish in space?
Why was Leon Trotsky significant to Russian Revolution?
Question by chloe: Why was Trotsky significant to Russian Revolution? Answers and Views: Answer by efwand the follow-up question....Who killed Leon Trotsky? Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about Why was Leon Trotsky significant to Russian Revolution?
Is Gorbachev one of the worst leaders of all time?
Question by : Do you consider Gorbachev to be one of the worst leaders of all time? Answers and Views: Answer by steve_geo1One of the greatest. If the Soviet Union or Nazi Germany had to come to an end, which leader would you rather have, and … [Read more...] about Is Gorbachev one of the worst leaders of all time?
What era did writer leo tolstoy live in?
Question by : What era did leo tolstoy live in? Answers and Views: Answer by AlmaRussia. 19th century. Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own answer! … [Read more...] about What era did writer leo tolstoy live in?
What are the bad things that Joseph Stalin did?
Question by Qudz: What are the bad things that Stalin did? What are some of the bad things that Joseph Stalin did that made him such a bad person? Please explain as well as possible. Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by Warren S"One of the … [Read more...] about What are the bad things that Joseph Stalin did?
When did Joseph Stalin exile and murder Leon Trotsky?
Question by Jessa: When did Stalin exile and murder Trotsky? I need it for school thanks ^^ Answers and Views: Answer by TGHe saw him as a threat to his hold on power. Trotsky had a lot of support among the Bolsheviks. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about When did Joseph Stalin exile and murder Leon Trotsky?
How come everyone in africa has an ak47?
Question by qwertyuiop: how come everyone in africa has an ak47 or ak type rifle? jesus christ, even 6 year olds are running around with one slung over their shoulder! i just got back from africa. i went to mogadishu (ak47 central), somalia, kenya, … [Read more...] about How come everyone in africa has an ak47?