Question by alexandra usman: what was the main purpose of the sputnik? what kind of satellite was it? what was its main purpose? to observe earth? Answers and Views: Answer by Geoff GIt wasn't "the Sputnik"; there were more than one. Sputnik was a … [Read more...] about The main purpose of the Russian sputnik?
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A good site to find info on Rasputin?
Question by Kassie: What is a good site to find info on Rasputin? You know, the Russian holy man. Answers and Views: Answer by rockinpackerhttp://homepage.eircom.net/~pbarry/ras2/ Read all the answers in the comments. What do you think? … [Read more...] about A good site to find info on Rasputin?
The difference between a Nazi Concentration Camp and a Russian Gulag?
Question by noman: What's the difference between a Nazi Concentration Camp and a Russian Gulag? Answers and Views: Answer by CisterNazi: A camp where civilians, enemy aliens, political prisoners, and sometimes prisoners of war are detained and … [Read more...] about The difference between a Nazi Concentration Camp and a Russian Gulag?
What action did Vladimir Lenin take with respect to the war?
Why did the Russian people want the tsar back?
Question by Irish Chick: Why did the Russians want the tsar back? I'm writing a paper on how nationalism developed in Russia. I understand it's because communism failed them. However, I don't understand why the nationalists would want their country … [Read more...] about Why did the Russian people want the tsar back?
What species of fish do they get Caviar from?
Question by BlueAnt: What species of fish do they get eggs from for Caviar? Like is it a specific species or is it just from any fish? Answers and Views: Answer by 'TakerThe good stuff comes from sturgeon. But you can get lower quality stuff from … [Read more...] about What species of fish do they get Caviar from?
Why did Chekhov choose a Cherry Orchard in his play?
Question by Rohit Gautam: Why did Chekhov choose a Cherry Orchard in his play "The Cherry Orchard"? I am just wondering what the significance a cherry orchard outside the book is to chekhov. I was thinking maybe it was something in his life. If … [Read more...] about Why did Chekhov choose a Cherry Orchard in his play?
Some examples of the history of conflict between the USA and the USSR?
Question by Ohps I forgoted: What are some examples of the history of conflict between the USA and the USSR? Before the Cold War, both the USSR and the USA were suspicious of each other, and this was shown through the Yalta and Potsdam conferences. … [Read more...] about Some examples of the history of conflict between the USA and the USSR?
What do you think of Moscow monument of Peter the Great?
Question by kate: What do you think of Moscow monument of Peter the Great by Z. Ziritellty? just stole a glimpse of discussion of it on Russian TV. I have heard it was originally created by Mr Ziritelly for USA as monument of Columbus. Then … [Read more...] about What do you think of Moscow monument of Peter the Great?
What were Nikita Khrushchev’s criticisms of his predecessor?
Question by boredom is boring: What were Khrushchev's criticisms of his predecessor? Yea so I guess the question is simple if you understand what is is asking. My problem is, is that I just don't get the question. I am just not quite sure what it is … [Read more...] about What were Nikita Khrushchev’s criticisms of his predecessor?