Question by K.: What type of Climate Dominates Russia and the Republics? Answers and Views: Answer by Stacey RileyWell Russia is the world's largest country as it covers 11 time zones and all climate zones except tropical with land that stretches … [Read more...] about What type of Climate Dominates Russia?
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How faithful is Bondarchuk’s film War and Peace to Tolstoy’s book?
Question by : How faithful is Sergei Bondarchuk's film 'War and Peace' to Tolstoy's magnum opus? I've read 'War and Peace' and am a bit worried I'll be disappointed. I've seen the original Russian version of 'Anna Karenina' and felt betrayed, … [Read more...] about How faithful is Bondarchuk’s film War and Peace to Tolstoy’s book?
Why did Mikhail Gorbachev’s reforms fail to improve the Russian economy?
Question by rosie12703: Why did Gorbachev's reforms fail to improve the Russian economy? Why did Gorbachev's reforms fail to improve the Russian economy? a Communist conservatives blocked reform. b The military blocked the reforms from going … [Read more...] about Why did Mikhail Gorbachev’s reforms fail to improve the Russian economy?
How hard is Russian language to learn in college?
Question by Free Spirit: How hard is Russian to learn in college? I am interested in Russian language and culture, and have decided to take Beginning Russian next year as a college freshman. I would like to be fluent in Russian and be able to read … [Read more...] about How hard is Russian language to learn in college?
What are important places in Eastern Russia?
Question by Daniel91: What are important historical or natural Places in Eastern Russia ? I want to visit Russia soon.Specially in Vladiostok Area. Thanks Brown Bear.I thought that Baikal lake is located in Uzbekistan. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What are important places in Eastern Russia?
Did the USSR recieve terrorist attacks during the Cold War?
Question by : Did the Soviet Union recieve terrorist attacks during the Cold War? Hello, I was wondering if anyone could provide information concerning terrorism in the Cold War. I am somewhat familiar with the Chechen Wars, but I am more curious … [Read more...] about Did the USSR recieve terrorist attacks during the Cold War?
What traditions were combined with Greek to provide foundation for Russian culture?
Question by Michaelloves: What people's traditions were combined with the Greek Byzantines to provide foundation for Russian culture? Answers and Views: Answer by Prof ScottThis is an oddly worded question in that the Greek Byzantines never ruled … [Read more...] about What traditions were combined with Greek to provide foundation for Russian culture?
Is Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev a good book?
Question by senor_cheese04: Is Fathers and Sons a good book? i am about to read it - did anyone like it? Answers and Views: Answer by James BIt started very slowly. It's by Turgenev, correct? I study Russian history, but more contemporary. It is a … [Read more...] about Is Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev a good book?
Which Dostoyevsky’s novel should be read first?
Question by Reader: Which Dostoyevsky's novel should be read as the foundation for his other ones? Since I'm not familiar with the novels by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, I'd appreciate some readers who enjoy reading his novels, especially, 'Crime and … [Read more...] about Which Dostoyevsky’s novel should be read first?
What areas of Russia are most sparsely populated?
Question by Married mom of 2, chem/phys tchr: What areas of Russia are sparsely populated? I am a chemistry teacher helping a student in my school with her geography lesson on Russia. I know Siberia is very sparsely populated but I don't know … [Read more...] about What areas of Russia are most sparsely populated?