Question by Kyla: Why has Russias olympic medal count gone down in the last couple Olympics? In the past Russia has always seemed to dominate the Olympics, until this year when they came out with only 3 gold medals. The president of Russia Dmitry … [Read more...] about Why has Russias olympic medal count gone down?
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How did Yeltsin change the political and economic atmosphere of Russia?
Question by Drill Sgt: How did Boris Yeltsin change the political and economic atmosphere of the Soviet Union? Answers and Views: Answer by Oh! The Humanity! Well, basically he assumed command during the coup in which Gorbachev was held prisoner. He … [Read more...] about How did Yeltsin change the political and economic atmosphere of Russia?
How do former members of USSR get russian citizenship?
Question by ab8389221: How to get russian citizenship for former members of USSR? How to get Russian citizenship for someone who's from the USSR but doesn't have citizenship anymore because it was taken away when I left the USSR? Plus what if I was … [Read more...] about How do former members of USSR get russian citizenship?
How long can you keep a bottle of vodka outside the refrigerator?
Question by spclo23: How long does a bottle of vodka keep outside the refrigerator? I have had a bottle of vodka in my closet for 4.5 months with no refrigeration. Is it still ok to drink? I have no idea if alcohol needs to be refrigerated! … [Read more...] about How long can you keep a bottle of vodka outside the refrigerator?
What’s the name of a Russian dish?
Question by kalendar_file: help me in remembering the name of a Russian dish...? Hi, when I was a kid, I ate a russian dish somewhere made of beans ( wax-beans ) and beef ( sliced in pieces ). I can't remember the name, and I need it to find its … [Read more...] about What’s the name of a Russian dish?
How did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin die?
Question by Auston G: How did Yuri Gagarin die? Answers and Views: Answer by Patricia C On 27 March 1968, while on a routine training flight from Chkalovsky Air Base, he and flight instructor Vladimir Seryogin (Seregin) died in a MiG-15UTI crash … [Read more...] about How did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin die?
Was Lenin important to the development and industrialization of Russia?
Question by adrpadua90502: Was Lenin important to the development and industrialization of Russia? Why? Aside to the question above. If you were to construct a monument for Lenin, why would you think he is important enough to build him a monument? … [Read more...] about Was Lenin important to the development and industrialization of Russia?
Were conspirators in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, Jewish?
Question by Joshua: Were any of the conspirators in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, Jewish? I am trying to research a legend in my family that I am related to someone involved in the assassination of the Tsar. I have no idea where this legend … [Read more...] about Were conspirators in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, Jewish?
Why some sorts of Caviar cost so much?
Question by Richard: Why Some Caviar cost so much? Does the taste justified the cost to some caviar cost 1000's of dollar per ounce? Answers and Views: Answer by TempleCaviar is expensive because fish only lay so many eggs. Roe is cheaper. The … [Read more...] about Why some sorts of Caviar cost so much?
Who is Kerensky and what did he do?
Question by brianne: Who is Kerensky and what did he do for Russia? Answers and Views: Answer by Alice KWhy can't you do your own homework? Read all the answers in the comments. What do you think? … [Read more...] about Who is Kerensky and what did he do?