Question by Tom: How many foreigners live in Moscow? Does anybody know? I'm particulary interested in how many English speaking foreigners live in Moscow and whether they are students or work full time or whether they are here being supported by … [Read more...] about How many foreigners live in Moscow now?
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Did Alexis Vronsky really love Anna Karenina?
Question by Kelly D: Did Vronsky really love Anna Karenina? I am assuming that Anna thinking/saying that Vronksy was having an affair/didn't love her, etc was all in her head. But, what was your take? Do you think Vronsky started falling 'out of … [Read more...] about Did Alexis Vronsky really love Anna Karenina?
Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the revolution?
Question by AussieGIRL♥: Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the Russian Revolution? How? Why/Why not? Thanks. Trotsky and Lenin were not related. I know that, I'm not stupid! Answers and Views: Answer by Mal MalhiTrotsky was Lenin's … [Read more...] about Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the revolution?
Where to find a copy of Anna Karenina in Russian?
Question by smw_ecl: Where can I find a copy of Anna Karenina in Russian? Answers and Views: Answer by Jerry PThey are usually on ebay. Seriously. Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own answer! … [Read more...] about Where to find a copy of Anna Karenina in Russian?
What do Russian people normally eat?
Question by Newell: What do people in Russia normally eat? From reading the Arkady Renko Novels, (Gorky Park, Polar Star, Red Square, Havana Bay, Wolves Eat Dogs, Stalin's Ghost) it appears that Russians Eat: Potatoes Beets Bread Tea Pirogue (SP?) … [Read more...] about What do Russian people normally eat?
How were atheists treated in St. Petersburg during the Great Purge?
Question by When HARRY Met GINNY: How were atheists treated in Saint Petersburg (Russia) during the Great Purge ? . (BBC) In 1937, Stalin launched his Great Purge, intensifying his campaign against anyone he saw as a threat to his regime. Those … [Read more...] about How were atheists treated in St. Petersburg during the Great Purge?
Did writer Maxim Gorky support the criminalization of homosexuality?
Question by Gavin: Did Maxim Gorky support the criminalization of homosexuality? Answers and Views: Answer by shri ramhe support the homosexuality but not the criminalization in homosexuality :) Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own … [Read more...] about Did writer Maxim Gorky support the criminalization of homosexuality?
Is the Russian Sputnik still in orbit?
Question by jugbut1: Is the Russian satellite "Sputnik" still in orbit? Answers and Views: Answer by wraith_callingI don't think so. Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about Is the Russian Sputnik still in orbit?
How did Vladimir Lenin rise through his propaganda machine?
Question by Dylandunkz: how did Lenin rise through his propaganda machine? Please explain in depth. How did Lenin use propaganda to rise, facts incuded in answer would be helpful,thanks Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundLenin used propaganda … [Read more...] about How did Vladimir Lenin rise through his propaganda machine?
What are some famous piano songs by Rachmaninoff?
Question by CommonComputerGuy: What are some famous piano songs by Rachmaninoff? (preferrably listed in order of difficulty)? I want to play something by Rachmaninoff, but some pieces are a little difficult. I'm not sure which to start with. I should … [Read more...] about What are some famous piano songs by Rachmaninoff?