Question by Hailey: What is the name of Vladmir Lenin's polictial party during the russian revultion and what was his oppositon? what was his party name and the name of the party he was going against? Answers and Views: Answer by Bigredan … [Read more...] about The name of Lenin’s polictial party during the russian revolution?
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What books are similar to Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita?”
Question by Brad C: What books are similar in style and/or content to Mikhail Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita?" The Master and Margarita is my favorite book. So much that I had one of the characters tattooed on me. So much that I can't find … [Read more...] about What books are similar to Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita?”
What was the role of the Tsar Nicholas II in history?
Question by babigurl: What was the role of the Tsar Nicholas II? What was the role of the Tsar Nicholas II in the 1905 Revolution in pre-Soviet Russia? Answers and Views: Answer by Alfonso MCzar Nicholas II was the last Czar of Russia he role was … [Read more...] about What was the role of the Tsar Nicholas II in history?
Which are best string quartets of Shostakovich?
Question by homeros8000: Which string quartets of Shostakovich are considered his best? The Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich has 15 string quartets among his works. Are they considered masterpieces in total? Which ones are selected as … [Read more...] about Which are best string quartets of Shostakovich?
Why was khrushchev’s thaw reversible?
Question by nyclove: Why was khrushchev's thaw reversible and gorbachev's glasnost irreversible? Answers and Views: Answer by Nick MofatKrushchevs thaw was the relaxation of censorship and oppressive policies, such as sending people to the gulags. … [Read more...] about Why was khrushchev’s thaw reversible?
Have US-USSR relations improved with Gorbachev?
Question by knate1987: Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union improved after Mikhail Gorbachev came to power? true are faulse Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union improved after Mikhail Gorbachev came to … [Read more...] about Have US-USSR relations improved with Gorbachev?
A good essay title on Wassily Kandinsky?
Question by nostrilburier: Wassily Kandinsky- what would be a good paper/essay title? I am planning on doing my dissertation on Kandinsky, which is a 4000 word essay, has anyone got any good ideas for a title? Any ideas appreciated! Nice one. … [Read more...] about A good essay title on Wassily Kandinsky?
Was Lenin concerned about his future nursing home?
Question by hemi_orb: Is it true that Lenin was concerned about his future nursing home before the Russian Revolution? I have read this kind of thing in somewhere, but I am not sure whether it is true or not. If it is true, it is quite … [Read more...] about Was Lenin concerned about his future nursing home?
Was someone there in space before Gagarin?
Question by Zefram: I heard that there was someone in space before Gagarin. Is this true? Answers and Views: Answer by Mr. L It's always been rumored that the Soviets lost 1 or 2 cosmonauts before Gagarin but there hasn't been any evidence to … [Read more...] about Was someone there in space before Gagarin?
What would Leon Trotsky say about the West’s influence?
Question by Stephanie Arlt: What would Trotsky say about The West's influence over the last 500 years? What would he say about communism, our culture, our democracy and what not. Any specific details about his life influencing his thinking would … [Read more...] about What would Leon Trotsky say about the West’s influence?