Question by Cleo: chekhov's three sisters on video? anybody know of a good movie version or play recording of the chekhov play three sisters? i've only read the play and would love to see it performed. there's one version available on amazon but … [Read more...] about Is there chekhov’s three sisters on video?
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What’s a good book on Grigori Rasputin?
Question by Starducks: What's a good book on Rasputin? I've had a look on the Waterstones site and there's obviously loads of books but no reviews. Could anyone reccommend a good one? Answers and Views: Answer by Jo SpumoniIt's not only on … [Read more...] about What’s a good book on Grigori Rasputin?
Which Russian song best expresses the Russian soul?
Question by Sisyphus: Which Russian song best expresses the soul of Russia? 1. Volga boatman. 2. Stenska razin. 3. Katyushka, or 4. Troika Or something else? (These are songs that automatically come to my mind when I think of Russia). Answers and … [Read more...] about Which Russian song best expresses the Russian soul?
Can Russian Jewish people get tattoos and be buried on Jewish burial grounds?
Question by CecyPdeL: Can Russian Jewish people get tattoos and still get buried on Jewish burial grounds? Hi, I hope no one gets offended by my question. I'm just very curious about religion and culture. I was under the impression Jewish people were … [Read more...] about Can Russian Jewish people get tattoos and be buried on Jewish burial grounds?
Did the russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska ever kill people?
Question by William M: Did the russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska ever kill people to get where he is today in business? I read a book about Roman Abramovich, and according to the book there was a young, 26 year-old commodities trader called Oleg … [Read more...] about Did the russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska ever kill people?
How did the Russian Avant-garde music affect the subsequent composers?
Question by Mr Hobojo: How did the reception of Russian Avant-garde music (1917-1927) affect the subsequent generation of composers? Regarding the treatment of early soviet modernist composers (Roslavets, Lourie, Prokofiev...) and their ideals, how … [Read more...] about How did the Russian Avant-garde music affect the subsequent composers?
Who was responsible for the end of the Cold War?
Question by Norah: Who was responsible for the end of the Cold War? Was it the actions of Reagan or Gorbachev? Answers and Views: Answer by Nick ZBoth actually. There were talks going on behind the scene for some time before any public meetings … [Read more...] about Who was responsible for the end of the Cold War?
Where are the safest places in Russia for a UK woman to travel to alone?
Question by stephanie_dee24: Where are the best/safest places in Russia for a 22yr old UK woman to travel to alone? I'd love to visit Russia, but my friends have scared me a bit by telling me that it's not safe for a woman to travel there by herself. … [Read more...] about Where are the safest places in Russia for a UK woman to travel to alone?
Where to find entries from Alexei Romanov’s diary?
Question by cfa_pilot: Where can I find entries from Alexei Romanov's diary? Did Alexei Romanov keep a diary? If so, where can I find copies of the entries? I can't seem to find any on the web. Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by kittyI don't … [Read more...] about Where to find entries from Alexei Romanov’s diary?
Is it okay to store vodka in a plastic container?
Question by nashgirl21: Is it okay to store vodka in a plastic container? I want to make a batch of Stoli Dolis, but don't have a glass pitcher. Would it be okay to leave it in a plastic pitcher for a few days, or would it absorb/eat away at the … [Read more...] about Is it okay to store vodka in a plastic container?