Question by Frazier21: What is the actual size of the Sputnik and how it works? Yes, finally I may know the answer behind this! I never seen a sputnik compared to size it was a part of the russian rocket and projected off itt right no stars for … [Read more...] about What is the actual size of the Sputnik?
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Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule?
Question by J: Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule of Brezhnev onward (62' - 91')? This isn't intended to be a political debate. Rather, it's a question (from a Westerner who is honestly just curious) as to … [Read more...] about Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule?
Was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini?
Question by bdubbayou: How was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini? What do you guys think made Stalin a good dictator and Mussolini a bad one? Obviously they were both bad dictators, but as far as being a "good" dictator, what made them more … [Read more...] about Was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini?
Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity?
Question by fabiola: Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity throughout his rule? If there was ever a case in which he expressed any of these virtues,please help me out. And please be specific! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity?
How did Lenin justify his policies?
Question by jomall: How did Lenin justify his negative policies? After the Bolshevik takeover, Lenin introduced many new policies - both negative and positive. What negative policies did he introduce and what were his reasons to introduce … [Read more...] about How did Lenin justify his policies?
Some good internet sources on Rasputin?
Question by ♥glíttєr pílls♫: Please help me find some good internet sources on Rasputin? I'm putting together a presentation for my World Civ class on Rasputin. I have to have two internet sources. My teacher is VERY picky about the internet … [Read more...] about Some good internet sources on Rasputin?
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s reason for Communist revolution?
Question by Sparky: What are your thoughts on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's reason for Communist revolution? He said that they forgot God. Your thoughts? http://www.actsweb.org/articles/article.php?i=1367&d=2&c=1 At the time Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was … [Read more...] about Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s reason for Communist revolution?
Sharapova’s forehand and backhand grips?
Question by Alejandro: What is Maria Sharapova's forehand and backhand grips? I want to know how Sharapova gets so much power out of her groundstrokes, and that starts with the grips she uses. I heard that her forehand grip is semi-western, which is … [Read more...] about Sharapova’s forehand and backhand grips?
How to produce the play The Marriage Proposal by Chekhov?
Question by ilovemybabies: How would you produce the play The Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekhov? What needs must you address to make it artistically and publicly successful? What will the play look and sound like? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How to produce the play The Marriage Proposal by Chekhov?
The theme in Solzhenitsyn’s “We Never Make Mistakes”?
Question by Rodent: In Alexandr Solzhenitsyn's "We Never Make Mistakes" what is the theme found in the two short novels? Also if any one has read "The Love-Girl and the Innocent" can you explain the theme found there as well. Answers and … [Read more...] about The theme in Solzhenitsyn’s “We Never Make Mistakes”?