Question by K2010: If Beria was important figure in Russian (USSR) life as much as Stalin, why wasn't any city named after him? There was Stalingrad, Kaliningrad, Kirov, Sverdlovsk, Beria was so poweful (evil), how come there wasn't any city named … [Read more...] about If Beria was important figure in the USSR why wasn’t any city named after him?
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Do you have a favorite Traditional Russian Folk Song?
Question by Morgan: What's your favorite Traditional Russian Folk Song? Don't search the web and give me your results. If you don't know the music, didn't grow up with it, or at least study it academically, etc, please don't answer. I like genuine … [Read more...] about Do you have a favorite Traditional Russian Folk Song?
How cold is the Arctic Ocean along the Lomonosov Ridge?
Question by Someone Else: How cold is the Arctic Ocean? Specifically along the Lomonosov Ridge and in the basins? I want to know the mean winter and summer temperatures of the water below the Arctic ice cap. Especially at submarine geographical … [Read more...] about How cold is the Arctic Ocean along the Lomonosov Ridge?
What good Russian author can you recommend?
Question by Daisy: Can anyone recommend a good Russian author? I know of Vladimir Nabokov and Fyodor Dostoevsky, both of which I love. I was wondering if there are any other fantastic Russian authors anyone can recommend - authors whose work has been … [Read more...] about What good Russian author can you recommend?
What Russian or Soviet people have won the Nobel Prize for literature?
Does the Russian language has any regional accents?
Question by Lastname, Michael Lastname™: are there any regional accents in the russian language? Like here in the USA, someone from new york will have a different accent from someone from Alabama and people from the U and australia can sound like … [Read more...] about Does the Russian language has any regional accents?
Wjat teaching method is used at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy?
Question by FreSsoOn: Teaching method used at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy? I used to think that The Vaganova method was used there, but then I read that they have their own method called the Bolshoi, I'm confused Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Wjat teaching method is used at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy?
Is there any chance that Russia could reinstate its Monarchy?
Question by Mr. Atoz: Do you think there's any chance that Russia could reinstate its Monarchy? Could you see this happening? I have heard that the Orthodox Church would like it to happen. Answers and Views: Answer by LiliThe Russian Orthodox … [Read more...] about Is there any chance that Russia could reinstate its Monarchy?
Where can you buy pirozhki in Utah?
Question by Circle C: Where can I buy a piroshki in Utah? My dad used to buy them from a place in San Fransisco, and I can't find them out here in Utah. Answers and Views: Answer by greenseaqueenYes.Answer by ranunculusviridisI found this, but it … [Read more...] about Where can you buy pirozhki in Utah?
What age is appropriate to read dostoevsky’s works?
Question by : at what age is it appropriate to read fyodor dostoevsky's work? I am 13 years old and my older sister bought me a book by Fyodor , called THE BEST SHORT STORIES OF FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY. My dad said i was too young to read it, but said i … [Read more...] about What age is appropriate to read dostoevsky’s works?