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For whom was the Gulag originally built?

Question by Shelby Black: For whom was the Gulag prison system originally built? Answers and Views: Answer by Optimus PrimeIt was originally built as a labor camp and correctional facility and it housed many criminals whether they committed petty … [Read more...] about For whom was the Gulag originally built?

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What prevented USSR and USA from going to war?

Question by ferrariiam: What prevented USSR and USA from going to war during the Cold War? Political, ideological, and militarily factors. Thank you very much! This is for a essay that i have to write in class and im really lost in it. Answers and … [Read more...] about What prevented USSR and USA from going to war?

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What were the responsibilities of the royal Romanov family?

Question by Anvita A: What were the responsibilities of the Romanov family? Can you please give the answer in points. It would make it a lot easier for me. Thanks. :) Answers and Views: Answer by LaredoThe Romanov dynasty (family) was in power in … [Read more...] about What were the responsibilities of the royal Romanov family?

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Where can I find “Wise thoughts for every day” by Leo Tolstoy?

Question by Alexander: Does anybody know where i can find the book"Wise thoughts for every day" by Leo Tolstoy? Its not available at Border, or Barnes and Noble, and at Amazon its $ 700 Answers and Views: Answer by redunicorn" Wise Thoughts for … [Read more...] about Where can I find “Wise thoughts for every day” by Leo Tolstoy?

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Do you prefer Russian composers over German composers?

Question by Alex: Am I the only one who prefers Russian composers over German composers? I'll listen to Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Rachmaninov, and Shostakovich over Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms I'm a weird for this way of thinking? Am … [Read more...] about Do you prefer Russian composers over German composers?

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Was Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin murdered?

Question by Irish: Was Yuri Gagarin murdered? Here's my take on it, he was very popular, Krushchev didn't like that and felt a potential threat, he had the KGB tamper with the plane and disable the ejection seats. They also slipped something in the … [Read more...] about Was Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin murdered?

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What exactly is so great about The Master and Margarita

Question by attack_of_the_5ft_girl: Master and Margarita? Can anyone tell me what exactly is so great about The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov without giving away the ending? I've been reading it for two months and have 90 pages left, but … [Read more...] about What exactly is so great about The Master and Margarita

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Why do so many Marxists support the terrorist Trotsky?

Question by End Libtardation!!!: Why do so many Marxists support the terrorist Trotsky who suppressed the working class rebellion of Kronstadt? Answers and Views: Answer by DiesixDie@$ #$ #. I dunno. Those guys are worm food. How do they … [Read more...] about Why do so many Marxists support the terrorist Trotsky?

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How much gunpowder in one bullet can an AK 47 withstand?

Question by Cameron Murphy: How much gunpowder in one bullet can an AK 47 withstand without blowing up the barrel or something? Quite frankly I'm just curious to know how much power an AK 47 can take before serious damage to the weapon, care to … [Read more...] about How much gunpowder in one bullet can an AK 47 withstand?

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Was Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space?

Question by aidmenot: Was Valentina Tereshkova really the first woman in space? All books I have seen say that she was, but I recently acquired a copy of "The great book of mysteries but true: mysterious and bizaree people", and it mentions a … [Read more...] about Was Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space?

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