Question by Rasta: How is a communist economy (like Russia under Stalin) different than a capitalist economy? - Describe how the Communist state developed under Lenin. - Summarize the effects of Stalin's five-year plans. - Explain why Stalin launched … [Read more...] about How was Russian communist economy different than a capitalist economy?
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Who would win a Siberian tiger or a brown bear?
Question by Chris: Who would win in a fight between a Siberian tiger and a brown bear? And who would win between a Siberian tiger and a polar bear? I think the tiger would lose to both. Answers and Views: Answer by nurnordIt depends on which … [Read more...] about Who would win a Siberian tiger or a brown bear?
Who are the greatest ballerinas of all time?
Question by dancingcupcakes: who was/is the greatest ballerina of all time? i LOVE ballet. and id also love to know who you guys think is/was the greatest ballerina of all time. i have looked up to Anna Pavlova for many years, but then i hear that … [Read more...] about Who are the greatest ballerinas of all time?
Did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik’s success?
Question by Christina: How did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik's success in Russia, 1917? Any other aspects that contributed to the success of the Bolshevik Revolution (October Revolution) would be great. No wikipedia … [Read more...] about Did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik’s success?
Is there a difference between Soviet culture and Russian culture?
Question by K2010: what is the difference Soviet culture and Russian culture? @Slava, what is a Soviet nationality? Answers and Views: Answer by TheAskerThe difference is that the Soviets were a large group of countries, more then just Russia. Even … [Read more...] about Is there a difference between Soviet culture and Russian culture?
What would happen if Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Stalin?
Question by Luke: What do you think would happen if Leon Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Joseph Stalin? In my opinion 1. "The Cold War" would have never happened 2. The 25 million people that were killed in Joseph Stalin's great purge, … [Read more...] about What would happen if Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Stalin?
What effects did Russian Perestroika and Glasnost have on Poland?
Question by Katatafisch: Which effects did Perestroika and Glasnost have on Poland? I mean, Gorbatschow installed Perestroika and Glasnost in the UdSSR, but which consequences did that have for Poland? Answers and Views: Answer by BobbyIn 1982, the … [Read more...] about What effects did Russian Perestroika and Glasnost have on Poland?
How is eastern orthodox different from catholics and protestants?
Question by Believe it!!: How is eastern orthodox different than? Catholics or protestants? Queen you really need to stay on atheist relevance. Answers and Views: Answer by Queen Chrysalis the Grammar NaziWell, they call themselves "Eastern … [Read more...] about How is eastern orthodox different from catholics and protestants?
What are some good Russian war movies to see?
Question by SolidSnake: What are some good Russian war movies? I want to watch a movie in Russian that has English subtitles. Do you know any good war movies from 1995-2011? Answers and Views: Answer by TrollingThe 9th Company is a Russian movie … [Read more...] about What are some good Russian war movies to see?
Should Russia move her capital from Moscow to promote development?
Question by : Should Russia move her capital from Moscow to somewhere further east to promote development there? Since so much wealth is concentrated in Moscow and St. Petersburg, what would happen if Russia's government said, ''Hey! Let's move our … [Read more...] about Should Russia move her capital from Moscow to promote development?