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Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian Casualties in WWII so High?

Himmler inspects war prisoners in Russia

Question by Haja: Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian casualties in World War 2 so high? Were the Soviet people themselves resisting the invasion that's why they died? If Stalingrad was being invaded by the Nazis, and they were defeated..why … [Read more...] about Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian Casualties in WWII so High?

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How tall was Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s wife?

standing photo of Nicholas II and his wife

Question by nygiantsfan: How tall was Tsar Nicholas II's wife? I need to know it for history and wasn't Tsar Nicholas the shortest of his family? Answers and Views: Answer by CEM-L-G Nicholas II was 5'7" (170 cm.) Some sources put him at even … [Read more...] about How tall was Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s wife?

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What does Nazdrovia actually mean?

two men toasting

Question by liliabvbio: someone knows what Nazdrovia means? Answers and Views: Answer by kitty I thought it meant "Cheers!" Photo Credit: wickenden Answer by RussianCatSima Usually: “Na zdorovie” means in Russian “For your health” and it is the … [Read more...] about What does Nazdrovia actually mean?

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Shapka – Ushanka

girl russian winter hat

One could hardly exaggerate the meaning of "shapka-ushanka" in the life of any Russian man. The popularity of this head accessory had been fantastic since the World war II up to the dawn of the Soviet Union in the beginning of 90ies. (Photo … [Read more...] about Shapka – Ushanka

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In the Scorpions’ song Winds Of Change what does Moskva mean?

Scorpions singing Winds of Change

Question by : In the song Winds Of Change by The Scorpions, what does "Moskva" mean? It says, "I follow the Moskva down to Gorky Park". What is a (the) Moskva? Answers and Views: Answer by Weda Moscow, the song is a tribute to the fall of … [Read more...] about In the Scorpions’ song Winds Of Change what does Moskva mean?

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Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?

Pushkin's Tatiana writing a letter to Onegin

We are used to movies and operas where Eugene Onegin’s Tatiana (Tatyana) is played by a woman well over twenty, or even thirty. It’s also a common habit to condemn Onegin for rejecting Tatiana’s true love. But according to Russian newspaper … [Read more...] about Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?

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Alabai Dogs Breeder

By Elena Sineva Our SHERIFF AGA kennel (FCI registration # 9252) is specializing in breeding the Central Asian Shepherd dog, the Turkmen Alabai. All of our Central Asian Shepherds are very large and powerful representatives of the Alabai breed, with … [Read more...] about Alabai Dogs Breeder

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A character summary of the play The Brute by Chekhov?

Question by iamwhoiam: I need a character summary of the play The Brute by Anton Chekhov? I need a summary of the characters and an explanation of the scenes in this play because I really don't understand this. The play was written in 1888. I would … [Read more...] about A character summary of the play The Brute by Chekhov?

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Why was Tchaikovsky’s Family Name Changed?

Tchaikovsky the anessor Chaika

Question by: Why was Tchaikovsky´s family name changed from Chaika to Tchaikovsky? Answers and Views: Answer by Krankor I found this: "…the surname Tchaikovsky comes from a type of bird—specifically a gull—which in Russian is "Chaika" … [Read more...] about Why was Tchaikovsky’s Family Name Changed?

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What are the Sizes of Smirnoff Vodka Bottles?

Question by bmt: What are the different sizes of Smirnoff Vodka bottles? My friend wants to get a bottle of Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka and I know there is a fifth and there is a size that is big and has a handle on it, but is there a size in the middle? … [Read more...] about What are the Sizes of Smirnoff Vodka Bottles?

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