Question by horselover_idaho: What was the "kitchen debate" between Nikita Khrushchev and Richard Nixon all about? This happened between the Soviet and US leaders of the time. Occured during the cold war. I need to find sources besides Wikipedia and … [Read more...] about What was the “kitchen debate” between Khrushchev and Nixon all about?
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What did the bolsheviks and Kerensky think of Rasputin?
Question by Emankcin: What did the bolsheviks think of Rasputin (as well as the more moderate leftists such as Kerensky)? Answers and Views: Answer by RubymI don't think the bolsheviks were all that concerned with Rasputin other than he was … [Read more...] about What did the bolsheviks and Kerensky think of Rasputin?
Was Lenin primarily to blame for the party split in 1903?
Question by r0bert999yay: Was Lenin primarily to blame for the split in 1903? I say no because a critical factor was also the popular unrest in Russia at the time. The party really only split because of Lenin's and Martov's disagreements, … [Read more...] about Was Lenin primarily to blame for the party split in 1903?
Where to find the Bolshoi Don Quixote ballet with Natalia Osipova?
Question by Cristy: Where can I find the Don Quixote ballet by the Bolshoi Ballet with Natalia Osipova as Kitri? (2006)? Answers and Views: Answer by ButterbingI do not believe it is for sale. There are selective clips on youtube, but the full … [Read more...] about Where to find the Bolshoi Don Quixote ballet with Natalia Osipova?
How do I get from Moscow to Riga?
Question by Aleckii: How can I get from Moscow to Riga? I'm currently in Russia, I would love to visit Estonia this coming holiday, but have no idea what options do I have. How can I check prices for train travels or bus travels from Moscow to … [Read more...] about How do I get from Moscow to Riga?
The trade ties of Kiev and Novgorod during the 10th centuries?
Question by nightshift: Why and how did the trade ties of Kiev and Novgorod differ during the 10th centuries? thank you for answering Answers and Views: Answer by AnitaThink about where the cities are located. Who would they be trading with? … [Read more...] about The trade ties of Kiev and Novgorod during the 10th centuries?
Did the Russian alcoholic stereotype start with Boris Yeltsin?
Question by 下载 华军...what does this mean?: Did the alcoholic stereotype start with Boris Yeltsin? I often wonder why people say that Russian drinks Vodka a lot but to be honest all of my Russian pen pals doesn't drink compared to my french pen pals … [Read more...] about Did the Russian alcoholic stereotype start with Boris Yeltsin?
Why does my russian grandma want me to eat soup every day?
Question by I Am the Categorical Imperative: why does my russian grandma say I have to eat soup every day to be healthy? she says I gotta have "warm liquids", but when I say I drink green tea, she still insists it must be soup or borsch. I eat pretty … [Read more...] about Why does my russian grandma want me to eat soup every day?
How did the Mongol invasion in the 13th century affect Kiev and Novgorod?
Question by nightshift: How did the Mongol invasion during the 13th centuries affect the trading towns of Kiev and Novgorod? thank you for asnwering Answers and Views: Answer by gatita_63109Mongol Invasion Main article: Mongol invasion of … [Read more...] about How did the Mongol invasion in the 13th century affect Kiev and Novgorod?
How would the world be different if the USSR never dissolved?
Question by Brent: How would the world be different today if the Soviet Union never dissolved? How do you think the Soviet Union, if it still existed, would impact the world today? How would it be different? Answers and Views: Answer by Lois … [Read more...] about How would the world be different if the USSR never dissolved?