Question by Habib Chacha: The Russian composer Alexander Borodin had what other job? Answers and Views: Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about What other job did the Russian composer Alexander Borodin have?
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How is epic theatre different than Stanislavski?
Question by Oliver: How is epic theatre different than Stanislavski like with set design, character choices, and costumes? Answers and Views: Answer by annettePlease read this article about Epic theatre that explains in detail how epic theatre was … [Read more...] about How is epic theatre different than Stanislavski?
What influence does Wassily Kandinsky’s work have on today’s art?
Question by Katie: What influence does Wassily Kandinsky's work have on art today? Basically, how does his work influence the art work today? Why is he regarded as the Father of Modern Art and through him, what has changed? Thanks. Answers and … [Read more...] about What influence does Wassily Kandinsky’s work have on today’s art?
Did Clinton have a secret tryst with Yeltsin?
Question by windupagreg: Did President Clinton have a secret tryst with Boris Yeltsin? The world's press covered the funeral of former Russian Premier Yeltsin today. Apparently a cameraman for ABC got shots of Bill Clinton french kissing the corpse … [Read more...] about Did Clinton have a secret tryst with Yeltsin?
Motives and themes in “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Turgenev?
Question by Anna: motifs/themes in "Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Turgenev? Are there any motifs in the novel? What are some themes? Answers and Views: Answer by SummerThere are themes such as the generation gap, transgression and redemption, human … [Read more...] about Motives and themes in “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Turgenev?
Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual policy?
Question by John D: Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual, if complementary, policy? Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundGlasnost was a stand alone policy, it means openness, although it was mean to work hand in hand with the … [Read more...] about Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual policy?
Is Vladimir Kramnik the worst chess champion in history?
Question by john: Is Kramnik the worst chess champion in history? Answers and Views: Answer by DavidNo. People have that impression for two reasons I think: (1) They object to his style of play and so their judgement is clouded on the issue, and … [Read more...] about Is Vladimir Kramnik the worst chess champion in history?
How did Rasputin do all of that?
Question by Beckay Cwoe: How did Rasputin do it? So im watching Nicholas and Alexander and studied russian revolution this past year. And i am just astonished by Rasputin, how did he know about Alexei? How did he increase the health of the … [Read more...] about How did Rasputin do all of that?
How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Question by iheartu11994: How would you describe how glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union? Answers and Views: Answer by I Will Survivethe CIA obviously bribed Gorbachev to be too lenient, and they bribed some of the soviet … [Read more...] about How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Why are Sergei Eisenstein and his montage the best in cinema?
Question by chriss10101: Why is Eisenstein, Sergei and his montage theory arethe best in the world of cinema and propaganda films?? I'm working on a thesis about Sergei Eisenstein : Films as Propaganda and really want to know my dear yahoo friends … [Read more...] about Why are Sergei Eisenstein and his montage the best in cinema?