Question by Gentleman Adventurer: Is it true that Tchaikovsky was gay? And if he was, what do you think about the plots of his operas and ballets? Answers and Views: Answer by just_ine_credibleDoes it matter? I don't think it matters at all. Read … [Read more...] about Is it really true that Tchaikovsky was gay?
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Is Lenin’s tomb in Moscow still an attraction open to the public?
Question by Maria: Lenin's tomb in Moscow, is it still an attraction open to the public? In 1988, I visited Moscow, and visited the tomb of Lenin, one of my political, intellectual, and personal heroes. It was a moving experience. Is the great … [Read more...] about Is Lenin’s tomb in Moscow still an attraction open to the public?
What’s the name of pugacheva’s song in irony of fate 2 movie?
Question by David B: name of pugacheva's song in irony of fate 2 movie end!!!? Irony of Fate 2...THE NEWER MOVIE SEQUEL...at the end i thought she sang a song called "Zema" but i cant find or download it anywhere, and i rele want to! … [Read more...] about What’s the name of pugacheva’s song in irony of fate 2 movie?
Have you read Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev?
Question by rog44mor: Anyone read, Fathers and Sons, by Ivan Turgenev? opinions please! Answers and Views: Answer by jpturbopropI found it a bit boring. Certainly can be used to torture many college students justifiably. If you can survive … [Read more...] about Have you read Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev?
What message does Dostoevsky convey in Crime and Punishment?
Question by asadvk: What message does Fyodor Dostoevsky convey through his novel: Crime and Punishment? What message does Fyodor Dostoevsky convey through his novel: Crime and Punishment? Answers and Views: Answer by ShaneThat if you try to get … [Read more...] about What message does Dostoevsky convey in Crime and Punishment?
Why did Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin?
Question by PROPANE: Why did "Iron Joe" Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin and instead become a dictator? In other words, why did he become a power-hungry maniac instead of going by the original guidelines of the Soviet Union, and why … [Read more...] about Why did Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin?
How did Russian population view the soviet war in Afghanistan?
Question by Brad: How the Russian population viewed the soviet war in Afghanistan? The bulk of the Evangelist american population sees it as a one of the multiple fronts of America's wars on "Evil" Muslims. Did the soviet population viewed it as a … [Read more...] about How did Russian population view the soviet war in Afghanistan?
The Ideological differences between Trotsky and Stalin?
Question by y: What are the Ideological differences between Trotsky and Stalin? Answers and Views: Answer by Ian MTrotsky was more of a Leninist and Lenin was more of a marxist. Stalin was a leader who ruled based on his whim not communism or … [Read more...] about The Ideological differences between Trotsky and Stalin?
Why did yeltsin favour vladimir putin as his successor?
Question by MUKUND: why did president yeltsin favour vladimir putin instead of sergei stephashin as his successor? any reasons Answers and Views: Answer by Slava TStepashin was one of the candidates considered by Yeltsin's “family” (it’s the … [Read more...] about Why did yeltsin favour vladimir putin as his successor?
Your favorite Russian paintings?
Question by the dark lord of chaos74: what are some of your fav Russian paintings? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Ilia_Efimovich_Repin_%281844-1930%29_-_Volga_Boatmen_%281870-1873%29.jpg Answers and Views: Answer by Gemma … [Read more...] about Your favorite Russian paintings?