Question by mikey: what are some literary devices for the poem call i taught myself to live Simply by ann akhmatova? and some literary devices for th poem call where the sidewalks end by shel silverstein Answers and Views: Answer by Sally … [Read more...] about Literary devices for the poem i taught myself to live Simply by akhmatova?
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What kind of meat is shashlik and how is it prepared?
Question by rkrause03: shiskabobs called shashlik, what kind of meat is it and how is it prepared, what ingredients are used? Answers and Views: Answer by 07_Shelby_GT500Lamb Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own … [Read more...] about What kind of meat is shashlik and how is it prepared?
The difference between an astronaut and a cosmonaut?
Question by Toki Tahmid: What is the difference between an astronaut & a cosmonaut? I here these often, but I don't understand the difference... Answers and Views: Answer by WindWalker10Two letters: "S.R." The U.S. space program calls their … [Read more...] about The difference between an astronaut and a cosmonaut?
Did you ever tired and like borsch?
Question by Green Panda: Do you like borsch? Ever tired it? Just had this question pop into my mind. Ever tried borsch? Do you cook it? Any secret recipes? I had an all Canadian female neighbor who would cook it. What are you? Answers and … [Read more...] about Did you ever tired and like borsch?
What is Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s take on the authenticity of Slavomir Rawicz?
Question by Necromancer: What is Alexander Solzhenitsyn's take on the authenticity of Slavomir Rawicz' "The Long Walk"? Did he mention it in "The Gulag Archipeligo"? I don't recall but tend to think not. There was a section on escapes. Otherwise, … [Read more...] about What is Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s take on the authenticity of Slavomir Rawicz?
How did the Soviet Sputnik create more fear of Communist domination?
Question by Heather H: How did the Soviet launch of the Sputnik create more fear of Communist domination of the world? Answers and Views: Answer by MrVIt came as a complete shock to the United States and other democracies. Our leaders did not … [Read more...] about How did the Soviet Sputnik create more fear of Communist domination?
Sputnik I had a mean orbital radius of 696?
Question by srmlaunch: Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to circle the planet (October 1957) had a mean orbital radius of 696? Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to circle the planet (October 1957) had a mean orbital radius of 6960 … [Read more...] about Sputnik I had a mean orbital radius of 696?
What date in 1939 did the USSR declare war against Germany?
Question by Phil A: What date in 1939 did the USSR declare war against Germany ? Was it before or after Great Britain and France ? I believe France and England declared about 2 days after the German invasion of Poland ?, but when exactly did the … [Read more...] about What date in 1939 did the USSR declare war against Germany?
What year was Akhmatova’s poem “When in the Throes of Suicide” written?
Question by nicolerules96: What year was Anna Akhmatova's poem "When in the Throes of Suicide" written? Answers and Views: Answer by StephanieI believe "When in the Throes of Suicide" appears in Akhmatova's Plantain, as well as Anno Domini. The … [Read more...] about What year was Akhmatova’s poem “When in the Throes of Suicide” written?
How can I find information on old Soviet States?
Question by Prophet Christopher: How do I find information on old Soviet States? I'm interested in learning about the states of the old Soviet Union, the ones that became independent after the USSR collapsed in 1991. Is there a site somewhere that … [Read more...] about How can I find information on old Soviet States?