Question by Avrerage Joe.: Were Nikita Khrushchev's predictions about our own working class burying us correct? While addressing Western ambassadors at a reception at the Polish embassy in Moscow on November 18, 1956 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev … [Read more...] about Were Khrushchev’s predictions about working class burying us correct?
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What would happen on Ivan Denisovich’s last day in the gulag?
Question by abcdefg: What do you think would happen on Ivan Denisovich's last day in the gulag? I am writing a paper about Ivan Denisovich's last day in the gulag. It has to be in the style of Solzhenitsyn. Does anyone have any ideas? Answers and … [Read more...] about What would happen on Ivan Denisovich’s last day in the gulag?
The Tolstoy story where the main character wants to lead a life for God?
Question by volley4life: What is the Tolstoy story where the main character wants to lead a life for God but others dissuade him? The story follows a man through his life at various stages. Answers and Views: Answer by Ms.TaytoI think you could be … [Read more...] about The Tolstoy story where the main character wants to lead a life for God?
How did Brezhnev’s regime differ from Khrushchev’s regime?
Question by christagmyer: How did Brezhnev’s regime differ from Khrushchev’s? Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundKhrushchev implemented many changes to the Soviet Union. He recognised that the system had ossified after WWII under Stalin and … [Read more...] about How did Brezhnev’s regime differ from Khrushchev’s regime?
Why does Tolstoy use so many names for one character?
Question by forevermore: Why does Tolstoy use so many names for one person? I mean, I get nicknames and all, but Dolly, Daria Alexandrovna, Dolinka . . . I haven't gotten confused yet but I think I will. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Why does Tolstoy use so many names for one character?
What does “a muscovite in harold’s cloak” in Onegin mean?
Question by harro: in pushkin's eugene onegin, one of his lines read "a muscovite in harold's cloak". what does that mean? Answers and Views: Answer by Rosswell a muscovite is someone from moscow.... Read all the answers in the comments. Give … [Read more...] about What does “a muscovite in harold’s cloak” in Onegin mean?
The name of short story by Chekhov about honeymoon?
Question by wamaorca: What is the name of short story by Chekhov? The summary of the story is: Young newly wed couple leave by train (sleeping car) on their honeymoon. The husband does not know what to do on the wedding night and asks an orthodox … [Read more...] about The name of short story by Chekhov about honeymoon?
Who is the better film director Tarkovsky or Eisenstein?
Question by wres_observer: Who is the better director Tarkovsky or Eisenstein? Dont tell me both are great directors I know that. I find it difficult to judge silent films though. I know Tarkovsky is one of the greatest directors of 20th century … [Read more...] about Who is the better film director Tarkovsky or Eisenstein?
How is Anna Akhmatova different from other poets?
Question by me3mae: How is Anna Akhmatova different and similar to other poets? I have to compare and contrast Anna Akhmatova to other poets, but I am not real sure about what to write. Answers and Views: Answer by charlieThere is a short biog of … [Read more...] about How is Anna Akhmatova different from other poets?
What is the town of S in Chekhov’s the lady with the dog?
Question by Shmoooo: Anton Chekhov the lady with the dog. What is the town of S? I just read the story and am curious what town is being referred to. Why doesn't it say the name of the town? It is just referred to as the town of S throughout the … [Read more...] about What is the town of S in Chekhov’s the lady with the dog?