Question by regalsegal: What is a good book to read to learn about the history of the USSR? I want to understand the personal relationships and philosophies of the various players of the USSR between the late 19th century and mid twentieth century … [Read more...] about What is a good book to learn about the history of the USSR?
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Why did world celebrate 80th birthday of Gorbachev as a gala bash?
Question by kate: Why did world celebrate 80th birthday of First Russian president M. Gorbachev as a gala bash but? in his homeland, the event was briefly mentioned by the media. Answers and Views: Answer by blinkenlights7Gorbachev is more popular … [Read more...] about Why did world celebrate 80th birthday of Gorbachev as a gala bash?
Did Sergei Prokofiev have any other nationality?
Question by daitrout: Did Sergei Prokofiev have any other nationality, other than Russian? He went to America for a number of years, also Britain and France, but did he take citizenship in any of these countries? Answers and Views: Answer by Fatty … [Read more...] about Did Sergei Prokofiev have any other nationality?
When did the Russian revolution actually start?
Question by Stephanieex3: When did the Russian revolution start? I am taking a Russian history class, and forgot my book at my school. When did the Russian revolution start, and was Joseph Stalin the dictator at the time? Answers and Views: Answer … [Read more...] about When did the Russian revolution actually start?
Why were the russian revolutionaries so attracted to karl marx?
Question by Valerie H: why were the russian revolutionaries such as trotsky, lenin so attracted to karl marx and his ideas? pleeeeeease help me. i have been looking for this answer forever. and i cant find it. i shall keep trying, but in the mean … [Read more...] about Why were the russian revolutionaries so attracted to karl marx?
Did you know that Pushkin was black?
Question by boo: Did you know that one of the Greatest Russian Classics-Pushkin-was black? in all the portrets of his we is painted as "a bit dark skined white guy". that is such an absurd!!! Answers and Views: Answer by SabotelYeah Mon, Socrates … [Read more...] about Did you know that Pushkin was black?
When am I ready to read ?
Question by natedawg008: When am I ready to read Dostoevsky? Which book of his is a good place to start? I currently own Crime and Punishment, Notes From Underground, and The Brothers Karamazov. Answers and Views: Answer by readerI think Crime and … [Read more...] about When am I ready to read ?
Why did imperor emperor Napoleon invade Russia?
Question by trebuchet: Why did Napoleon invade Russia? Was there any reason OTHER than that he just wanted to conquer a huge chunk of land? How did Tzar Alexander play into all this? Or the Polish? Really, what specifically lead up to Napoleon's … [Read more...] about Why did imperor emperor Napoleon invade Russia?
The size of the Soviet and American nuclear arsenal as of 1961?
Question by Nick H: What was the size of the American and Soviet nuclear arsenal as of 1961? I need to know the amount of nuclear weapons, preferably including bombs *and* short/medium/long range ballistic warheads, held by both the Soviet Union and … [Read more...] about The size of the Soviet and American nuclear arsenal as of 1961?
How are russians toward latinos?
Question by Sergio: I want to live in russia in 4 years, how are russians toward latinos? I have sort of a lighter tan complexion.? I want to live in russia in 4 years and will start by getting my masters and ph.d. I will probably apply to the Moscow … [Read more...] about How are russians toward latinos?