Question by Figosny: What is the best comparable bank in Russia? Hi. I am planning my trip to Russia for a month. Is there any trusted branch of the USA bank in Russia? Any experience is appreciated. Thank you. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about The best comparable bank in Russia?
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How did Gorbachev’s glasnost affect Eastern Europe?
Question by Fabiola M: How did glasnost affect Eastern Europe? A. It strengthened the grip of communism. B. It made capitalism very unpopular. C. It ended trade relations between countries. D. It led to an increase in democracy. Answers … [Read more...] about How did Gorbachev’s glasnost affect Eastern Europe?
How much Russia uses the services of the United Nations?
Question by lalalalalallalaallaallalalalalal: Does anyone know how much Russia uses the services of the United Nations? Does anyone know how much Russia uses the services of the United Nations? Specificity would be awesome :) Like what do they … [Read more...] about How much Russia uses the services of the United Nations?
What Soviet dictator is associated with Destalinization?
Question by ghhshdh: What Soviet dictator is associated with the policy of Destalinization? A. Nikita Khrushchev B. Vkadimir Lenin C. Leonid Brezhnev D. Mikhail Gorbachev Answers and Views: Answer by BethI submit the answer to this, and the other … [Read more...] about What Soviet dictator is associated with Destalinization?
In what ways and why did Vladimir Lenin alter Marxism?
Question by help: In what ways and why did Lenin alter Marxism? I'm having trouble finding information on Lenin's principles of Marxism. Got any ideas? Answers and Views: Answer by Jacob1207Yeah. Karl Marx expected communism to first happen in … [Read more...] about In what ways and why did Vladimir Lenin alter Marxism?
What did Mikhail Gorbachev do to end the cold war?
Question by kieee: What did Mikael Gorbachev do to end the cold war? I was reading something and it said that his attempts at reform led to the end of the Cold War. I'm just wondering EXACTLY what he did to end it? Well what did he do that led to the … [Read more...] about What did Mikhail Gorbachev do to end the cold war?
Is Russia any better off now that it’s run by capitalistic dictators?
Question by Joe: Is Russia any better off now that it's run by capitalistic dictators instead of communist dictators? How so? If you ask me a dictator is a dictator. They still have no freedom of the press. The police are still thugs. We all know … [Read more...] about Is Russia any better off now that it’s run by capitalistic dictators?
When the USSR collapsed what happened at all the Soviet Embassies?
Question by Lleh: When the soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Gorbachev resigned what happened at all the Soviet Embassies? I mean did the people who worked there still get paid? Did they pack up and go home to Russia? Were they replaced or did the … [Read more...] about When the USSR collapsed what happened at all the Soviet Embassies?
The cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok?
Question by Kris: When is the cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok? I have been to Russia a couple times with different groups, but never on my own. Does anyone know the "off season" when I can get plane tickets really cheap??? … [Read more...] about The cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok?
What is the main point of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”?
Question by gmnastcsrocks: What is the point of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"? I just finished reading Uncle Vanya, and fail to understand the point of the play. Were there hidden messages or morals I missed? Or is it just a pointless production with a … [Read more...] about What is the main point of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”?