Question by Alexandra: What were 3 reasons that helped lead to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty under Nicolas II? I have to write a paper on it, i already know that his poor leadership which ties into the wars would be one, but could anyone give me … [Read more...] about Three reasons that helped lead to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty?
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What do people usually do in the gulag?
Question by TINY: What is a gulag? What do people usually do there? ? Answers and Views: Answer by Michael CGulags were a chain of prison/work camps in the Soviet Union. I don't know if they still exist in Russia or not. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about What do people usually do in the gulag?
How did Fyodor Dostoevsky’s experiences in life affect his writing?
Question by Justin: How did Fyodor Dostoevsky's experiences in life affect his writing in Crime and Punishment? Answers and Views: Answer by Don Cabrizzigo to this … [Read more...] about How did Fyodor Dostoevsky’s experiences in life affect his writing?
Are all the Russian rivers linked together ?
Question by Vimal: Are all the rivers in russia linked together ? I heard some where that all rivers in russia are liked together, to protect the country from floods, is it true? Do you know any other country which has its rivers linked like … [Read more...] about Are all the Russian rivers linked together ?
How did the USSR violate human rights?
Question by : How did the Soviet Union violate human rights? During the time period of WWII and post-WWII, how did the Soviet Union violate human rights? The exact question I have to answer is: "Find 3 pictures that illustrate human losses from the … [Read more...] about How did the USSR violate human rights?
Who was the president of Russia before Yeltsin?
Question by taylor_christine: Who was the president of Russia before Boris Yeltsin? Why exactly was he elected? What effects did he have on the Cold War? PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!! Answers and Views: Answer by Greenie M 1.Gorbi 2.elected? are u … [Read more...] about Who was the president of Russia before Yeltsin?
Are Russians cool with the fact that Alexander Pushkin was African?
Question by anderson: Are Russians cool with the fact that Pushkin was African? Pushkin was the Russian spring. Pushkin was the Russian morning. Pushkin was the Russian Adam." --A.V. Lunacharsky From the most remote times there has existed in … [Read more...] about Are Russians cool with the fact that Alexander Pushkin was African?
Is caviar acceptable for vegetarians?
Question by Do your own thinking!: Would you consider caviar to be acceptable for vegetarians? Wikipedia says: "Caviar is not generally regarded as part of a vegetarian diet, even by vegetarians who consume milk and eggs. The usual reasoning is that … [Read more...] about Is caviar acceptable for vegetarians?
A worse place to be – Soviet Gulag or Nazi concentration camp?
Question by Mimzy1989: What was a worse place to be - a Soviet Gulag or a Nazi concentration camp? Answers and Views: Answer by brendan y.i'll go with concentration camp...at least there would have been a chance of getting saved from the allies. … [Read more...] about A worse place to be – Soviet Gulag or Nazi concentration camp?
Why was Stalin able to defeat Trotsky in the leadership contest?
Question by Sssssss's: Why was Stalin able to defeat Trotsky in the leadership contest after Lenin's death? Does anyone have a good answer for this history question? Thanks in advance for any answers! Answers and Views: Answer by JimGIn a word. … [Read more...] about Why was Stalin able to defeat Trotsky in the leadership contest?