Question by JuliaGulia: Did Gorbachev mean to break up the USSR? Or was Perestroika just that big of a failure that when Yeltsin came in there was no other choice? Also what was the coup of August 1991 was the coup staged by Yeltsin or just some … [Read more...] about Did Mikhail Gorbachev mean to break up the USSR?
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What are some common foods in St. Petersburg?
Question by Peter M: What are some common foods in St. Petersburg, Russia? I know Philly has the cheese steak etc, etc, but what does St. Petersburg have aside from Borshch, caviar and blini? Answers and Views: Answer by I heart to cookjust like … [Read more...] about What are some common foods in St. Petersburg?
How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks gain and maintain power?
Question by theBOSS: How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks gain and maintain power in revolutionary Russia? i have to write an essay in history about this and im having a hard time writing it in a complete and thorough way. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks gain and maintain power?
The cheapest flight from Moscow to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur?
Question by jssam_80: What is cheapest way a person from Moscow, Russia can fly to Singapore or Kualal Lumpur in South East Asia? I am actually finding out if there is any travel consultant who answer my question: " In that I ask what is the cheapest … [Read more...] about The cheapest flight from Moscow to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur?
What’s the style of Shostakovich?
Question by Daniel: How would you describe the style of Shostakovich? Answers and Views: Answer by Mr. ShpongadongleWow - Dramatic Atonal Complex Rich Intricate Respectful to music history Another is - Stalin was always after him for his music … [Read more...] about What’s the style of Shostakovich?
Why was Berlin so important to the USA and the USSR?
Question by Meow: Why was Berlin so important to both the USA and USSR? This is about the Berlin Blockade and Berlin Airlift, 1948-49 This is for my History work obviously, but i really don't get why it was important than USSR wanting Germany weak … [Read more...] about Why was Berlin so important to the USA and the USSR?
Your essential or favourite Shostakovich works?
Question by mephistopheles: Your essential or simply favourite Shostakovich works ? Buona sera, I've recently got into this composer. I always use to think I'd not care much for him.. I remember reading 'The Lives of the Great Composers' by Harold … [Read more...] about Your essential or favourite Shostakovich works?
What was Yeltsin’s “shock therapy”?
Question by blahblah: Yeltsin’s “shock therapy”? What was Yeltsin’s “shock therapy” and what effects did it have on Russian politics? Answers and Views: Answer by Rob It was the process of privatizing state owned enterprises very rapidly after the … [Read more...] about What was Yeltsin’s “shock therapy”?
What did president Carter do in the USSR?
Question by mattacular2001: What did Carter do in the USSR? I'm aware of his talks with Brezhnev (spelling not important, I got it) and the SALT II treaty, but besides the mutual agreement for disarmament of nuclear weapons, what else did he do in … [Read more...] about What did president Carter do in the USSR?
Where can I find the lyrics of Alexander Borodin’s “Prince Igor”?
Question by *dny'88forever*: does anyone know where can I find the lyrics of Alexander Borodin's "Prince Igor"? i've looked everywhere and don't know where else to try. please help but not in english... in russian... Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Where can I find the lyrics of Alexander Borodin’s “Prince Igor”?