Question by Beep B: What does "Babushka" mean? My friends and I came up with a couple terms, we would like to know the real meaning thank you! Answers and Views: Answer by ReginaldIt's Russian for "grandmother" Really! Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about What does the word “Babushka” mean?
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How much land does a man need in tolstoy’s opinion?
Question by TaraTara: How much land does a man need by tolstoy? can you describe the dream pakhom has suggesting the peasant, grain dealer, and cheif of bashkir are all the devil gaufhsdhfsjadk i dont get this story. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How much land does a man need in tolstoy’s opinion?
The criminal psychology behind Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment?
Question by allycat889: What is the criminal psychology behind Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment? I'm writing a research paper for school and any info would be greatly appreciated! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about The criminal psychology behind Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment?
Was Khrushchev right about socialism in The US?
Question by Chris R: 1st Amd., Deal with it: Was Khrushchev right about socialism in The US? Is the liberal agenda going to destroy Capitalism? "We cannot expect Americans to jump from capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders … [Read more...] about Was Khrushchev right about socialism in The US?
What’s your opinion on Yuri Gagarin’s death?
Question by Mr. Perfect: What do you think about Yuri Gagarin's death? We have lots of ideas about his death but none of us knows the truth. Can anyone tell me what really happened he died? It was a accident or ppl kill him bcuz of jealousy? Answers … [Read more...] about What’s your opinion on Yuri Gagarin’s death?
Why did Stalin pursue the policy of collectivization?
Question by Taz: Why did Stalin pursue the policy of forced collectivization? Why did Stalin pursue the policy of forced collectivization? The answer to this is more than that he wanted peasants in collective farms. Why was that so important to … [Read more...] about Why did Stalin pursue the policy of collectivization?
Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in original Russian?
Question by Prokofiev: Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, in its original Russian text? I would like to buy this novel in its native language. Please add the website and the price if possible. Answers and Views: Answer by CMMYou … [Read more...] about Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in original Russian?
What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom have in common?
Question by pandaseatcookies: What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom all have in common? I have heard those names before, but I have no clue. Does anyone know what they have in common? Answers and Views: Answer by Anonymous Astronauts Yuri Gagarin, … [Read more...] about What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom have in common?
What Gorbachev’s actions resulted in the fall of the USSR?
Question by John: What were the actions of Mikhail Gorbachev that resulted in the fall of the USSR? What were the actions/policies that Mikhail Gorbachev did that resulted in and end of communism in Russia and the fall of the USSR? I know his … [Read more...] about What Gorbachev’s actions resulted in the fall of the USSR?
How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Russia?
Question by About a girl ~ Shell: How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Moscow and Petrograd? Also, he was acting on Lenin's orders wasn't he? (Was Lenin in exile in Siberia at this time..?) Thanks =D Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Russia?