While the world is back at work since early January, Russian New Year holidays are still under way until the Russian Old New Year, celebrated in the night from January 13th to January 14th. Though Soviet Russia has officially followed the Gregorian … [Read more...] about Old New Year in Russia
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Why Did the Romanov Dynasty in Russia Collapse?
Question by Maddison: Why did the Romanov Dynasty collapse? How did Kerensky provisional government affect the fall of the Romanov Dynasty? Answers and Views: Answer by Genevieve M. All these emperors (except Alexander III) had German-born … [Read more...] about Why Did the Romanov Dynasty in Russia Collapse?
My Favorite Russian Food
By: John Kunkle As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" states: "If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. The feast is kind of a war between host and guests. There has … [Read more...] about My Favorite Russian Food
Traditional Russian Birthday.?
Question by weeweeworld: Traditional Russian Birthday.? I am turning 14 in April, I am half Russian so I decided to have a traditional Russian Birthday. But I'm not sure how to, or what to do. Help please? Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by Josh … [Read more...] about Traditional Russian Birthday.?
Was Tolstoy Sort of a Hypocrite?
Question by grizzly: Who agrees that Tolstoy was sort of a hypocrite? He admires the poor and admires the idea of sexual abstinence, yet he was born privileged with wealth and certainly was not sexually abstinent. These are just a couple of examples … [Read more...] about Was Tolstoy Sort of a Hypocrite?
How do I Send a Letter to Russia?
Question by Morganie5: How do I send a letter to Russia from the US? It's not a big package but simply an envelope with a tiny amount of cash. The cash is not a large amount at all, so I'm not worried about it being lost. I have sent similar letters … [Read more...] about How do I Send a Letter to Russia?
Some Interesting Facts About Leon Trotsky
Question by Josh: What are some interesting facts about Leon Trotsky? I've got quite a few facts but I need some really interesting facts as I am studying him. Answers and Views: Answer by Volusian He invented the famous cocktail named after … [Read more...] about Some Interesting Facts About Leon Trotsky
Why do Russians Portray Pushkin as a White Man?
Question by : If Pushkin was african, why do russians protray him as a white man? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/A.S.Pushkin.jpg/240px-A.S.Pushkin.jpg Do Russians have a problem with their only successful poet, and the … [Read more...] about Why do Russians Portray Pushkin as a White Man?
How was the USSR changed by stalin’s economic policies?
Question by Immie x: How was russia changed by stalin's economic policies? Also if you can: What were the results of the changes made - were Stalin's economic changes a success or failure? Thanks :) Answers and Views: Answer by Spellbound The Five … [Read more...] about How was the USSR changed by stalin’s economic policies?
What was the historical influence of Tsar Peter The Great?
Question by : what was the historical influence of Tsar Peter The Great and the great elector frederick william? doing an essay in for a class and would like a separate answer for each of these 2 men. also please make answer as long as possible. … [Read more...] about What was the historical influence of Tsar Peter The Great?