Question by auraming: Why do many musicologists and music critics hate Tchaikovsky? why? personally I find his music wonderful to listen to, I'm baffled as to why music critics calls his music "shallow" and "vulgar" what gives? Answers and … [Read more...] about Why do many music critics hate Tchaikovsky?
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The song from the Boris Yeltsin dancing video?
Question by sari y: What is the song from the Boris Yeltsin dancing video? This video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e2lV0ar1Gc I need the name of the song and how to get it. Answers and Views: Answer by Bobby Baby with the Biggy Boobys No. Read … [Read more...] about The song from the Boris Yeltsin dancing video?
How long is the train ride from Vladivostok to Moscow?
Question by blahblah: How many hours is the train ride from Vladivostok to Moscow? Answers and Views: Answer by LaFeeFanYou will not believe it, but the website of the German train company shows all European train connections. A direct train takes … [Read more...] about How long is the train ride from Vladivostok to Moscow?
When was Alexander Kerensky actually born?
Question by Kar V: When was Alexander Kerensky born? Many different websites are giving me different dates. Can someone please settle my doubt. Was it April 22nd, 1881 or May 2nd 1881 OR May 4th 1881 ???? Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about When was Alexander Kerensky actually born?
What was Glasnost and what did it really do?
Question by jhengssulee: What was Glasnost and what did it do? What exactly did it do? Was it a policy that lifted the heavy censorship in the Soviet at the time? Or did it have anything to do with the major economic and government reforms? Answers … [Read more...] about What was Glasnost and what did it really do?
Are there some Romanov books you can recommend?
Question by Ina: Are there any Romanov books you can recommend? I'm very interested in the Romanovs, especially the family of Tsar Nicholas II. I want to read about them (or any book that mentions them) but I dont know any. Oh yeah and, I've read … [Read more...] about Are there some Romanov books you can recommend?
What if tzar nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother?
Question by Charlie @ Q: if tzar nicholas 2 abdicateed in favour of his brother then...? if tzar nicholas 2 abdicateed in favour of his brother then is his brother not the last tzar ( i understand he gave up his post almost intontainously) … [Read more...] about What if tzar nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother?
Role of Gorbachev in the collapse of communism?
Question by Grays C: Role of Mikhail Gorbachev in the collapse of communism? What role did Mikhail Gorbachev play in the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the U.S.S.R? Answers and Views: Answer by AnjareeMikhail Gorbachev and Will Brandt … [Read more...] about Role of Gorbachev in the collapse of communism?
How to successfully prepare delicious borscht?
Question by karen_faustino: Help with borscht? Mainly I am wondering how to prepare the beets. I am using fresh beets as opposed to canned ones. Some of the recipes I have looked at call for grating the beets, others call for julienned beets, etc. If … [Read more...] about How to successfully prepare delicious borscht?
How dangerous is St. Petersburg, Russia for a Jew?
Question by Benjamin: How dangerous is St. Petersburg, Russia? Is it dangerous for a Jew in St. Petersburg Russia? Answers and Views: Answer by bob s It is dangerous for non-Jews too. Crime is getting really bad there. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about How dangerous is St. Petersburg, Russia for a Jew?