Question by blah: how did the soviet-afghan war start and end? I need to know how the Soviet-Afghan war started and ended ad reasons why..Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by heavysovietThe Soviet War in Afghanistan started when the Communist … [Read more...] about How did the soviet war in afghanistan start and end?
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What caused the Yeltsin’s violent crash with parliament in 1993?
Question by scettica: What caused the Yeltsin's violent crash with parliament in October 1993? Answers and Views: Answer by kennyjBoris Yeltsin is an interesting character. He was a straight shooting, blunt talking man who had a solid working … [Read more...] about What caused the Yeltsin’s violent crash with parliament in 1993?
How were the policies of Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin similar?
Question by Gbone: In What ways were the policies of Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin similar? A. they all defended hard-line Communism B. They all supported glasnost and perestroika C. they all fought agianst civic and economic liberalization D. they … [Read more...] about How were the policies of Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin similar?
Why did Khrushchev denounce Josef Stalin after his death?
Question by Tim: Why did Khrushchev denounce Stalin after his death? Was it merely for political edge? Was he very much of a despot himself? Answers and Views: Answer by nobudEit wasn't healthy to denounce Stalin while he was alive. Read all the … [Read more...] about Why did Khrushchev denounce Josef Stalin after his death?
Who was the Soviet premier when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991?
Question by silvia: Who was the Soviet premier when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, formally ending the Cold War? Who was the Soviet premier when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, formally ending the Cold War? A. Boris Yeltsin B. … [Read more...] about Who was the Soviet premier when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991?
What were Mikhail Gorbachev’s major reasons?
Question by Victoria F: What were the major reasons for Mikhail Gorbachev’s? What were the major reasons for Mikhail Gorbachev’s failure to reform the political and economic systems of the USSR? Answers and Views: Answer by barter256IMHO, he was … [Read more...] about What were Mikhail Gorbachev’s major reasons?
The date of the press conference where Boris Yeltsin groped his secretary?
Question by KOÇ ACADEMIC: What was the date of the press conference where Boris Yeltsin groped his secretary? Answers and Views: Answer by bon jovi it was in December 12th of 2007 , i remember , i've watched something about it on tv and i remember … [Read more...] about The date of the press conference where Boris Yeltsin groped his secretary?
In what language should I read War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy?
Question by Erick: Question about War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm currently learning how to speak Russian, and one of my goals is to be able to read War and Peace in Russian. My question is, should I read the book in English first, to get a grasp … [Read more...] about In what language should I read War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy?
How do Chekhov’s works criticize the political system?
Question by jess a: how do the work of Anton Chekhov Criticize the political system? i have an essay to do .PLEASE HELP Answers and Views: Answer by αвяαнαмParody is always a kind of critic ... maybe you should read first "Письмо к учёному … [Read more...] about How do Chekhov’s works criticize the political system?
What’s the difference between position of Gorbachev and Yeltsin?
Question by tms171717: Difference between position of Gorbachev and Yeltsin? I've been reading about the collapse of the USSR and there's one thing that remains unclear to me. I understand that Gorbachev was appointed President of the Communist Party … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between position of Gorbachev and Yeltsin?