Question by Amy: When did Leon Trotsky lead the Red Army into victory? Just need to know the year, if that's okay. ^^ Answers and Views: Answer by Azzman0bama1922 Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about When did Trotsky lead the Red Army into victory?
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What was Gorbachev’s role in the final act of the Cold War?
Question by Emily: What was Mikhail Gorbachev's role in the final act of the Cold War? What was Mikhail Gorbachev's role in the final act of the Cold War? How would events have been different without him? How will future historians likely judge him? … [Read more...] about What was Gorbachev’s role in the final act of the Cold War?
Were children eaten in Russia during Lenin’s reign?
Question by deceiver100: Were children stolen to be eaten in Russia during Lenin’s reign? Were children stolen to be eaten in Russia during Lenin’s reign? Answers and Views: Answer by TimPossibly, though most of what I've read points to Stalin's … [Read more...] about Were children eaten in Russia during Lenin’s reign?
Which Dostoevsky book should I start with?
Question by hairydude: Which Dostoevsky book to start with? I want to read Dostoevsky, and I'm thinking of either Crime and Punishment or the Brothers Karamazov, because they are considered to be his best novels. Which would you recommend to start … [Read more...] about Which Dostoevsky book should I start with?
What is composer sergei prokofiev’s religion?
Question by jojo: what is sergei prokofiev's religion? i need to know if he's a christian, catholic, etc. if you find out, please include the link to the website. thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by motorcitysmadmanCommunist Read all the answers … [Read more...] about What is composer sergei prokofiev’s religion?
Why is Lenin considered a dictator?
Question by Alexandra: Why is Vladimir Lenin considered a dictator? I know he founded The Soviet Union (which turned out to be highly oppressive, particularly under Stalin), but what did Lenin do during his tenure as the country's first leader to … [Read more...] about Why is Lenin considered a dictator?
In what direction does the Volga river flow?
Question by Taylor S: In what direction does the Volga river in Russia flow? Answers and Views: Answer by William CNorth Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about In what direction does the Volga river flow?
What were Khrushchev’s motives by placing missiles in Cuba?
Question by mikeyinthecity: What were Nikita Khrushchev's motives by placing nuclear missiles in Cuba? Answers and Views: Answer by Caribou "LIPS" Barbie™Fear of conservatism Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own … [Read more...] about What were Khrushchev’s motives by placing missiles in Cuba?
Are Chekhov’s works in the public domain?
Question by orwellian987: Are Anton Chekhov's works in the public domain? Assume his latest work. Answers and Views: Answer by LJ Khttp://www.gutenberg.org Yep, there are 24 books/plays/collections by Chekhov at Project Gutenberg, link above... I … [Read more...] about Are Chekhov’s works in the public domain?
What does Russian Baba Yaga look like?
Question by Ocean Master: What does Baba Yaga look like? I would like a detailed description of what Baba Yaga looks like. Answers and Views: Answer by yay cloudA really old lady who looks like witch/queen from snow white(disney) when she turned … [Read more...] about What does Russian Baba Yaga look like?