Question by kelly: Authentic Russian piroshki recipe? I need a authentic Russian piroshki recipe. I need the dough recipe and a variety of filling recipes (for example apple, meat with onion and cabbage, mashed potato...). Please list dough and … [Read more...] about What is an authentic Russian piroshki recipe?
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Should I work in Buenos Aires or Moscow?
Question by Λα✝†✝ωΩ: Buenos Aires or Moscow? I can earn A LOT more in Moscow as a British nanny than I can in Argentina. (£1000/week + accommodation in Russia. £1000/month (AT MOST) without accommodation) Do I go for the money? I want to live in … [Read more...] about Should I work in Buenos Aires or Moscow?
Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy in English?
Question by Emi: Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy (Лев Толстой) in English language? Also, why change the name to Leon Trotsky in English when the person's real name is Lev Trotsky (Лев Троцкий)? What might be the reason for the change … [Read more...] about Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy in English?
What’s the role of the ideology in the Russian revolution?
Question by shitman: how did ideology play a part in causing the russian revolution? the revolutions i'm referring to are the 1905 one and the 1917 rev.in school, we learnt that marxism was one of the ideological influences that caused the … [Read more...] about What’s the role of the ideology in the Russian revolution?
How does everything work inside a communist country?
Question: How does a communist government ACTUALLY work? I know that in a communist government, everything is owned by the government and if i'm correct everyone gets an equal amount of money? Sounds pretty fair at first, but how does this actually … [Read more...] about How does everything work inside a communist country?
What is interesting about Russian banyas?
Question by : Question about Russian banyas? Hey. So I'm basically writing a blog about Russia and in one of my posts I'm explaining what a Russian banya is. But I feel like it's lacking something. Maybe a funny story or anecdote... Here's what I … [Read more...] about What is interesting about Russian banyas?
What is the recipe of mushroom pierogi?
Question by Captain Carla: What was this Russian thing I ate? Hello, I was at this little Russian store last week, and I ordered this little thing that was pretty much the best thing I've ever tasted, but I don't for the life of me remember what it … [Read more...] about What is the recipe of mushroom pierogi?
Did Khrushchev know about the Cuban missiles?
Question by roshambObama: Did Khrushchev know about the missiles prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis? I'm doing a paper on the Cuban Missile Crisis, and I'm trying to understand the Russian motivations. It doesn't make sense that Khrushchev would … [Read more...] about Did Khrushchev know about the Cuban missiles?
What is the Russian tea ceremony like?
Question by eatyourreds: What is the Russian tea ceremony? What sort of tea is used? What process is used to prepare it? How is it prepared? What is the etiquette? Any details please! Answers and Views: Answer by gladeradeTea is popular in many … [Read more...] about What is the Russian tea ceremony like?
Was the Romanov Family liked by Russian people ?
Question by Californiagirl: Was the Romanov Family liked? ? When the Romanovs ruled, did the people of Russia like them and their rule? I know the people who were fighting agaisnt the Romanov's during the revolution were probably not quite smitten … [Read more...] about Was the Romanov Family liked by Russian people ?