Question by hensleyu: How did Khrushchev rise to power? How did Khrushchev rise to power? After his demotion in 1951, how did he gain all of his power? Will you help me by explaining his "struggle for power" ? I cannot really find a good source? If … [Read more...] about How did Nikita Khrushchev rise to power?
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What Russian novelists are the greatest?
Question by John Murphy: What are the greatest Russian novelists? So far I know of or have read: Dostoyevsky Tolstoy Gogol (not sure if he is Russian though) Also do they have a dark and dreary approach to literature like 'The Idiot' or 'Dead … [Read more...] about What Russian novelists are the greatest?
How much is to rent an apartment in Moscow Russia?
Question by d'Artagnan: How much does an apartment in Moscow Russia cost? For a native Russian person who is renting an apartment in Moscow, is single, and looking into long term how much would the rent be? I have heard there are different apartment … [Read more...] about How much is to rent an apartment in Moscow Russia?
What are some contributions russian people made before 1917?
Question by PixyStick: What are some contributions russian made before 1917? Im doing a history project and i could really use some help, ive looked through just about everything and its getting frustrating. Answers and Views: Answer by HorBRussia … [Read more...] about What are some contributions russian people made before 1917?
What was the Cheka when Lenin ruled Russia?
Question by Adam Newman: What was the Cheka during the time when Lenin ruled Russia? What was the Cheka during the time when Lenin ruled Russia -1917- 1924? Answers and Views: Answer by zizzuzza Trilli CampanellinoA secret police or better a police … [Read more...] about What was the Cheka when Lenin ruled Russia?
Was Russia better off under the USSR than today?
Question by Matteo: Was Russia better off under the USSR or is it better off today? I have studied Russian history through GCSE and have started it at A Level - it is fascinating. I ask this question in absolute hindsight - I am aware that terrible … [Read more...] about Was Russia better off under the USSR than today?
What would be different if Trotsky came into power instead of Stalin?
Question by The Gladiator: What if Trotsky came into power, instead of Stalin? What would be different? Under Trotsky you wouldn't have had the paranoid purges you had under Stalin. So there'd be about 10 million less dead people. Im not certain … [Read more...] about What would be different if Trotsky came into power instead of Stalin?
Does Russia play a significant role in Arab revolutions?
Question by K2010: What is Russia's role in Arab revolutions? Looks like it "bets on non winning horses" lately. Is it Ministry of foreign affairs, and its head Sergei Lavrov loosing ground? Answers and Views: Answer by Lindy Oenlymostly as … [Read more...] about Does Russia play a significant role in Arab revolutions?
Why did Gorbachev’s Glasnot and Perestroika work against communism?
Question by Mark Good: If Gorbachev wanted to maintain Communism in Russia why did Glasnot and Perestroika cause the opposite? He invented Glasnot and Perestroika right? He said they were meant to improve Soviet way of life but instead it helped the … [Read more...] about Why did Gorbachev’s Glasnot and Perestroika work against communism?
Are there ballerinas with blonde hair?
Question by Cera Lily: Ballerinas with blonde hair? Is it just me or are a LOT of ballet dancer brunette? sooo could someone please name some blonde ballet dancers?...Thankyou. Answers and Views: Answer by PrairieDogi agree........i can't think of … [Read more...] about Are there ballerinas with blonde hair?