Question by Freakazoid: How did the USSR exert control over East Germany? I understand East Germany was separate from the USSR. How did the USSR keep East Germany a Communist country? Answers and Views: Answer by noMilitary strength and the threat … [Read more...] about How did the Soviet Union exert control over Eastern Germany?
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Is there a quality difference between AK-47 manufacturers?
Question by Jacob: Is there a big difference in quality between AK-47 manufacturers? Like a Norinco compared to a Bulgarian, or an American made compared to a Russian made. I am talking about Semi-Automatics by the way. And would you see a huge … [Read more...] about Is there a quality difference between AK-47 manufacturers?
How do you use word stress in Russian language?
Question by Kevin: How do you use word stress in Russian? I'm a native English speaker, and I'm having a bit of trouble grasping stress in Russian. I'm not even completely sure I understand word stress in English. For instance, how do you pronounce … [Read more...] about How do you use word stress in Russian language?
What events in 1949 made the USSR become as powerful as the US?
Question by Caticat: What events in 1949 made the Soviet Union become as powerful as hte United-States? Can you tell me which events made the Soviet Union become so powerful. I already know about the atomic bomb and COMECON but I need to know what … [Read more...] about What events in 1949 made the USSR become as powerful as the US?
What is best in evenings in St Petersburg?
Question by rahul j: What is best in evenings in st Petersburg Russia ? Can any body suggest me how to enjoy and what to see in the evenings of petersburg russia and best area to stay for enjoy the evening time Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What is best in evenings in St Petersburg?
Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks?
Question by Dylandunkz: Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks rise to power and why? Please explain why aswell please!!! Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundYes they did. The April thesis was Lenin's call to arms on his … [Read more...] about Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks?
What makes Anna Karenina by Tolstoy such a good novel?
Question by Anonymous: What makes Anna Karenina such a good novel? Answers and Views: Answer by GandalfThis book is definitely one of the most known classics, it’s also one of the best books I’ve ever read. I felt that this book is _really_ about … [Read more...] about What makes Anna Karenina by Tolstoy such a good novel?
Do Russian people sometimes look Asian?
Question by dmitry: does russian people sometimes look asian? i dont know but there are some like dima bilan if there is then i wish i was russian instead of pinoy.im filipino who loves russia more than my own country. by the way can you tell me why … [Read more...] about Do Russian people sometimes look Asian?
Does city name Sochi have more of Russian or Japanese flavor?
Question by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar: The city Sochi, do you think this name have more of Russian or Japanese flavor? Answers and Views: Answer by Frederick LRussian Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own answer! … [Read more...] about Does city name Sochi have more of Russian or Japanese flavor?
How did Joseph Stalin keep control over the Russian people?
Question by eyoca: How did Stalin keep control over the Russian people? Explain how Stalin was able to control the Russian people, mainly in the Great Terror Actually, on second thoughts, ignore the bit about the great terror :) Answers and … [Read more...] about How did Joseph Stalin keep control over the Russian people?