Question by Luis Prisse: What is the best english translation of Mikhail Bulgakov novels? I hear mixed reviews, and I am confused about which to buy Answers and Views: Answer by Kelley I prefer Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky's Russian … [Read more...] about What is the best english translation of novels by Bulgakov?
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Are Russian singers like Victor Tsoi and Igor Talkov still popular?
Question by K2010: Victor Tsoi, Igor Talkov, Russian singers who left this Wolrd untimely 20 years ago are still popular. Can ? Can the same be said by today "stars" Pugacheva, Rotaru, Leontiev, etc are pop music representative and don't … [Read more...] about Are Russian singers like Victor Tsoi and Igor Talkov still popular?
Does a bottle of kvass become alcoholic if you leave it for long?
Question by Captain G: If you leave a bottle of kvass long enough, does it become alcoholic? For the unfamiliar, kvass is an old Russian beverage made from sugar, fruit, and bread ingredients like malted rye and yeast. It is a fermented drink that … [Read more...] about Does a bottle of kvass become alcoholic if you leave it for long?
Can Saakashvili try to re-conquer Abkhazia during the Sochi Winter Olympics?
Question by : Do you think Saakashvili will try to re-conquer Abkhazia during the Sochi Winter Olympics? Since the Russian-Georgian War happened during the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, and since Sochi is so very close to Abkhazia, maybe he will try to … [Read more...] about Can Saakashvili try to re-conquer Abkhazia during the Sochi Winter Olympics?
What would Leo Tolstoy consider good art?
Question by Locke: What would tolstoy consider good art? I need an example of art that Tolstoy would probably consider good. I know what his general philosophy is on art but am lacking a good example. Maybe some expressionist portraits or … [Read more...] about What would Leo Tolstoy consider good art?
Where do I find a Yesenin poetry book?
Question by Grace: Help finding a poetry book? I'm looking for a book by a specific poet: Sergei Yesenin. Are there any bilingual books out there of his poems? I've seen Russian ones, but I do not speak Russian so that would be pointless to get. Does … [Read more...] about Where do I find a Yesenin poetry book?
How long should I let my borscht soup simmer?
Question by Jane: How long should I let my soup simmer? I'm making Ukrainian borsch with tons of veggies and pork. I never know how long to let it simmer. And how long is too long? Is there a point where it simmers so long that it starts to lose … [Read more...] about How long should I let my borscht soup simmer?
Why didn’t Stalin have Lavrenty Beria killed If he scared him so much?
Question by Ghjtyjt: If lavr beria scared joey stalin so much, why didn't he have him killed between WW2 and his death? I know beria was important at silencing opposition and organizing Totsky's death, during the War.But from 1946-52,could not stalin … [Read more...] about Why didn’t Stalin have Lavrenty Beria killed If he scared him so much?
How popular is rhythmic gymnastics in Russia?
Question by Han Ly: Questions for Russians who used to live in Russia? How popular is rhythmic gymnastics in Russia? Are there billboards of Russian rhythmic gymnasts in Russia? And do most Russians know who Alina Kabaeva and Evgenia Kanayeva … [Read more...] about How popular is rhythmic gymnastics in Russia?
What is the difference between AK-74 and AK-47 riffles?
Question by Shaun S: What is the difference between an AK-47 and a AK-74 automatic riffle? What is the difference between a AK-47 and a AK-74. Which Country manufactures these weapons. We are looking to the way the re-booting of the AK-74 makes the … [Read more...] about What is the difference between AK-74 and AK-47 riffles?