Question by Matt: What is the "1812 Overature" by Peter Tchaikovsky about? I know it is about a certain "theme" celebrating a time in Russia, but I can't figure out if it's about the victory over something, or independence. All I know is that the … [Read more...] about About what is the “1812 Overature” by Peter Tchaikovsky?
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Are Leni Riefenstahl and Sergei Eisenstein collaborators?
Question by Norteamericano H: Are Leni Riefenstahl and Sergei Eisenstein both totalitarian collaborators? Some people try to draw distinctions between them. But other people believe that both of them served totalitarian regimes - the Nazi regime in … [Read more...] about Are Leni Riefenstahl and Sergei Eisenstein collaborators?
Why does Malevich’s Black Square cost 1 mln. dollars?
Question by April: Malevich's Black Square costs mln.I can`t understand why, what is your opinion? http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/malevich/b_square.jpg.html Answers and Views: Answer by tinkerbell1HeHe has more money than good taste. Read all … [Read more...] about Why does Malevich’s Black Square cost 1 mln. dollars?
For what reason did mikhail kutuzov’ surrender moscow to napoleon?
Question by MUKUND: for what reason did field marshall ''mikhail kutuzov'' surrender moscow to napolean during the war ? Answers and Views: Answer by RandalWithin two weeks Kutuzov decided to give major battle on approaches to Moscow. Two huge … [Read more...] about For what reason did mikhail kutuzov’ surrender moscow to napoleon?
Is Malevich’s “Suprematism” of geometric abstract art?
Question by frosty kisses: Is Kazimir Malevich's "Suprematism: RORY EMERALD 2 Dimensional" (1919); a bold e.g. of geometric abstract art? Answers and Views: Answer by Tony MYes, I think that it is. Read all the answers in the comments. Give your … [Read more...] about Is Malevich’s “Suprematism” of geometric abstract art?
A good place to start for someone new to Anton Chekhov?
Question by smokedjeffturkey: What is a good place to start for someone interested in and new to Anton Chekhov? Answers and Views: Answer by jprystThe Cherry Orchard is an excellent place to start for his plays (though it was the last he wrote) … [Read more...] about A good place to start for someone new to Anton Chekhov?
Why Stalin emerged as a totalitarian dictator?
Question by a_special_chicka: Russian revolution to Stalin? umm.. well this is a complicated essay question/topic that i don't really understand and was just wondering if anybody could help me?? this is the topic: Analyze why two revolutions … [Read more...] about Why Stalin emerged as a totalitarian dictator?
What Tolstoy book should i read first?
Question by Carlie: What Tolstoy book should i read? Ive heard several references to Tolstoy, thinking it was a book i googled it for a description only to find out he was an author. So now i am curious as to what of his books i should read. Which … [Read more...] about What Tolstoy book should i read first?
What options did US gave to counter USSR missiles builup in Cuba?
Question by rwr: what options did US gave to counter USSR builup of missiles in Cuba? What options did US gave to counter USSR builup of missiles in Cuba? Why did JFK decide to take out the missiles from turkey? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What options did US gave to counter USSR missiles builup in Cuba?
Strauss-Kahn Accuses Putin of Conspiracy
Former IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, accused of rape attempt and now released without bail in New-York, has claimed that he had become the target of a plot organized by Russian PM Vladimir Putin. The former world finance chief … [Read more...] about Strauss-Kahn Accuses Putin of Conspiracy