Question by adam: Is it blasphemous to use canned beets for Borscht? We always have used fresh but they are out at our local grocery store. Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by nam veteranit tastes alright but having fresh really brings the beet … [Read more...] about Is it blasphemous to use canned beets for Borscht soup?
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Why is Tchaikovsky Swan Lake ballet considered a piece from the romantic era?
Question by S135: Why is Tchaikovsky Swan Lake considered a piece from the romantic era? besides the fact that it falls under that time frame. Answers and Views: Answer by RavelinskyBecause the music is full lyrical melodies and deeper harmonies. … [Read more...] about Why is Tchaikovsky Swan Lake ballet considered a piece from the romantic era?
How many people were killed in the USSR during WWII?
Question by a good soul: How many people in USSR were killed during World War II? Can you also give some reliable links? I am trying to compare the number of people in USSR killed in WWII to the number of people killed during Stalin's regime. Thank … [Read more...] about How many people were killed in the USSR during WWII?
The effects of the rule of Stalin and Lenin on Russia?
Question by bwgsoccer22: What were the effects of the rule of Stalin and Lenin on Russia? 3 positive, 3 negative effects of Lenin's rule 3 positive, 3 negative effects of Stalin's rule PLEASE HELP! Answers and Views: Answer by EllyOnly … [Read more...] about The effects of the rule of Stalin and Lenin on Russia?
Have you read any of Akhmatova’s poetry?
Question by kimminator: Have you read any of Anna Akhmatova's poetry? "Requiem"? "Poem Without A Hero"? Answers and Views: Answer by grell_mondscheinI read Anna Akhmatova in the original, I think she is pretty good compared to others. Women like … [Read more...] about Have you read any of Akhmatova’s poetry?
How much money should I expect to spend on a visit to Russia?
Question by Ashie: How much $ should I expect to spend on a visit to Russia? I'm flying from California to Russia sometime this winter, to go visit family. How much should I expect to spend on a ticket? Also, eating out at restaurants? … [Read more...] about How much money should I expect to spend on a visit to Russia?
What did Stalin do to affect WWII?
Question by Lolabop: What did Stalin do to affect World War 2? I'm always hearing about Adolf Hitler, Germany and Japan, but what did Stalin and his Russia do in order to affect the second world war? I look it up, but I never see anything valuable. … [Read more...] about What did Stalin do to affect WWII?
Who has developed the concepts of perestroika and glasnost?
Question by wc_gam3r: Who developed the concepts of perestroika and glasnost? What did they hope they would do, and why? did he accomplish it? Why or why not? Answers and Views: Answer by rhsaundersMikhail Gorbachev. He realized that the Soviet … [Read more...] about Who has developed the concepts of perestroika and glasnost?
Why has Abramovich stopped spending much money?
Question by Tallen: Why has Abramovich stopped spending large amounts of money? I recent years we haven't seen the Russian multi-billionaire splash the cash like he use to. Is it because he's happy with the squad he's got, wants to run it more like … [Read more...] about Why has Abramovich stopped spending much money?
Any interesting info on Grigori Rasputin for my history project?
Question by am1988: Grigori Rasputin, any interesting info for my history project? I already know about his influence over the Tsarina but as I understand he was more a symptom than a cause for problems. Anything else? No wikipedia pastes … [Read more...] about Any interesting info on Grigori Rasputin for my history project?