Question by Agent Smith: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn has died. What event caused him to convert? Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Russian novelist known for The Gulag Archipelago and many other books has died. What event caused him to convert? It's been many years … [Read more...] about What event caused Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn to convert?
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What were the most important parts of “Perestroika”?
Question by Johan: What were the most important parts of "Perestroika" (Gorbachev's reforms) ? I was wondering if anybody could help me out with giving me a short summary of the most important parts of Perestroika. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What were the most important parts of “Perestroika”?
How was Lenin able to create the Bolshevik army?
Question by Mr. Fox: How was Vladimir Lenin able to create the Bolshevik army? How was he able to turn an entire army against the Czar? What exactly did he do to find team mates and people that he could trust? How was he able to convince an entire … [Read more...] about How was Lenin able to create the Bolshevik army?
Which district of Vladivostok is the safest?
Question by klara Vice: Which microraion or microdistrict of Vladivostok is the safest or unsafest in terms of murder and crime? Which Microraion or in Russian "микрорайон" of Vladivostok is safest and most dangerous? Is Tikhaya or "Тихая" area the … [Read more...] about Which district of Vladivostok is the safest?
A good Russian language textbook?
Question by LionQueen: Can anyone recommend a good Russian language textbook? I want to learn Russian. I'm pretty much a beginner with minimal basic knowledge, if that even. I find that I really like a classroom setting when learning a language (I … [Read more...] about A good Russian language textbook?
Is it better to live and study in Moscow or St Petersburg?
Question by Mike: Live and Study in Moscow or St Petersburg? I plan on going to university in either city. I am in my 20s Russian Male, but I would like to know which would be better to study city wise. Which one would you prefer and why? Which one … [Read more...] about Is it better to live and study in Moscow or St Petersburg?
Was Leonid Brezhnev popular with the public?
Question by Grega: Tell me about Leonid Brezhnev. Was he popular with the public? What defined his legacy? Answers and Views: Answer by LilkaBrezhnev was considered something of a protege of Nikita Krushchev. This did not stop him, however, from … [Read more...] about Was Leonid Brezhnev popular with the public?
What do Russians think about Rasputin?
Question by the proff: What do Russians think about Rasputin,Was he a good guy or a villian? i admire the man although i know very little about him, so im hopeing you Russian folks can fill me in about your thoughts for him. Is it also true that they … [Read more...] about What do Russians think about Rasputin?
What reforms did Mikhail Gorbachev make to open up soviet Union?
Question by Betty B: What reforms did Mikhail Gorbachev make to help open up soviet Union? I dont know this im studying for my final and dont know what the answer to this is its on the review sheet. Answers and Views: Answer by middleclassmanHe let … [Read more...] about What reforms did Mikhail Gorbachev make to open up soviet Union?
Who are the women in Alexander Pushkin’s poem?
Question by Laurel: Who are the women in Pushkin's poem? The Fountain of the Palace of Bakhchisaray Who are Zarema and Mary, the women mentioned in the above poem of Alexander Pushkin? Does anyone know who he refers to, or who/what the … [Read more...] about Who are the women in Alexander Pushkin’s poem?