Question by Tim: Would the eastern front be very different if Stalin the Iron man never existed? Much had been said about the invincible General Winter and the sheer amount of Russian manpower and their strong will to fight the enemies for their … [Read more...] about Would the eastern front be very different without Stalin?
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Do you like Alexander Pushkin?
Question by Russian Skinhead: Alexander Pushkin? Do you like Pushkin? What is your favorite poem from him? Answers and Views: Answer by Monica I love him. My fav Pushkin poem is "Thoughts", esp the last stanza And let it be, beside the grave's … [Read more...] about Do you like Alexander Pushkin?
Why and how did communism fail in the Soviet Union?
Question by T Mac: Why and how did communism fail in the USSR? Why and how did communism fail in the USSR? Answers and Views: Answer by .goes against human nature people like to own stuff people like to be able to earn and advance based on their … [Read more...] about Why and how did communism fail in the Soviet Union?
Do they have different Borscht from different areas?
Question by Zena E ICXC NIKA: Where is the "Borscht Belt" and do they have Different Borsct from different areas? Yes.. I know Re Catskills.. and Comedians etc. But Why the Borscht Belt..? Did they not serve it in the Clubs at Dinner ? etc? Thanks … [Read more...] about Do they have different Borscht from different areas?
How many pages is One Day In The Life of Ivan Denisovich?
Question by ▐▀▀♦▀▀▌ ♦h4X0rZ♦ ▐▄▄♦▄▄▌: How many pages is the book "One Day In The Life of Ivan Denisovich"? I need to read a novel by an author from another culture for my english class and the minimum number of pages is 150. I think the book is … [Read more...] about How many pages is One Day In The Life of Ivan Denisovich?
What was Vladimir Lenin’s role in the Russian Revolution?
Question by Ellen: What was Lenin's role in the Russian Revolution? I have an assignment and all I can find is about Lenin himself, not his role exactly. Any help would be great! Answers and Views: Answer by ForeverFREEDemocracy and freedoms … [Read more...] about What was Vladimir Lenin’s role in the Russian Revolution?
How does war communism and the new economic policy violate Marxism?
Question by Shish: How does war communism and the new economic policy (both issued by Lenin) violate Marxism? Lenin uses WAR COMMUNISM and issues his NEW ECONOMIC POLICY. How did these two policies violate the ideas of Marxism? good, understandable … [Read more...] about How does war communism and the new economic policy violate Marxism?
How many shots of vodka will give you a good buzz?
Question by heyy theree: How many shots of vodka will give a good buzz? I don't want to be too drunk but I was with my friends the other day, they were drinking and I'd never done it before so I took one shot of vodka and I didnt feel anything. I … [Read more...] about How many shots of vodka will give you a good buzz?
Which translation of War and Peace should I read?
Question by ihaveissues: Which translation of Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" should I read? I really want to read War and Peace as I have heard by many that it is the best novel on earth. However, while browsing through the bookstore, I found 3 or 4 … [Read more...] about Which translation of War and Peace should I read?
How extensive was USSR control in Warsaw pact countries?
Question by NC: How extensive was Soviet control in Warsaw pact countries? I watched a movie about the Berlin wall in class today, and it seemed like all of the decisions regarding the governance of East Germany came directly form Moscow (like Reagan … [Read more...] about How extensive was USSR control in Warsaw pact countries?