Question by fallssapart: What is the primary difference between the economies of Soviet nations and Western nations? What is the primary difference between the economies of Soviet nations and Western nations? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about The primary difference between Soviet and Western economies?
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Was Vladivostok, Russia originally part of China?
Question by marquis_de_chine: Was Vladivostok originally part of China? Answers and Views: Answer by ykphilNo totally, even if at one time in the late 1600s, the area was a part of "China" but under the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Read all the answers in … [Read more...] about Was Vladivostok, Russia originally part of China?
Who was the first US president to visit the USSR?
Question by Cardinal Richelieu: Who was the first US president to visit the Soviet Union? Currently I am reading a background to how the Soviet Union came about in 1918 and I wondered how long it took for a US president to visit the … [Read more...] about Who was the first US president to visit the USSR?
What was the size of the Soviet Military during World War II?
Question by joshua_alvara: What was the size of the Military of the Soviet Union during World War II? What was the military size of the Soviet Union's military under the command of Joseph Stalin during world war II? How many troops did they have in … [Read more...] about What was the size of the Soviet Military during World War II?
The treaties between the USSR and the Middle East during the Cold War?
Question by air: what treaties are there between the Soviet Union and the Middle East during the Cold War? during the cold war, the two super powers, US and Soviet Union, wanted to influence the middle east because of its oil reserves. our teacher … [Read more...] about The treaties between the USSR and the Middle East during the Cold War?
Where can i buy the Andrei Tarkovsky DVD collection?
Question by ROMAN F: Where can i buy the Andrei Tarkovsky DVD collection , including all his films (from the Internet)? It would be great if the collection featured Greek subtitles as I tried ebay and amazon but couldnt find them included. Answers … [Read more...] about Where can i buy the Andrei Tarkovsky DVD collection?
Would Stalin have eventually attacked Germany as Hitler had said?
Question by Bad Knee: Would Stalin have attacked Germany eventually as Hitler had said? Do you think the Russians would of eventually attacked Germany as Hitler had always ranted about, and even used it as his excuse to attack them, first. I know … [Read more...] about Would Stalin have eventually attacked Germany as Hitler had said?
Which was more successful – perestroika or glastnost?
Question by Mia: Which of Gorbachev's reform policies-perestroika or glastnost-were more successful? Question says it all! Thank you! :D Answers and Views: Answer by Old ProspectorProbably both - glastnost (openness, publicity) allowed for early … [Read more...] about Which was more successful – perestroika or glastnost?
Where is the best place to buy a AK47 rifle?
Question by Benjamin: Where is the best place to buy a AK47? My buddies and I are looking for the best quality and high rated. Price is not a concern, but I do like a good deal when I see one. Also if anyone could mention a good ammunition … [Read more...] about Where is the best place to buy a AK47 rifle?
The ship’s priest in “Battleship Potemkin”?
Question by Bassman87: Can somebody explain the ship's priest in "Battleship Potemkin"? I didn't really get the priest part of the movie. Why was he there? How was the phrase "Remember the Lord" supposed to convince the guy to stop the mutiny? … [Read more...] about The ship’s priest in “Battleship Potemkin”?