Question by Chris: How were 19th century Russian literary classics published in their time? Were they released as a full novel book, like books are today? How would a 19th century Russian have accessed a work by Dostoyevski or Tolstoy at the time of … [Read more...] about How were Russian literary classics published in their time?
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What is the best way to get around Russia?
Question by Andrew W: Moving like a Mongol: What is the best way to get around Russia? I am planning a long trip to explore Russia and the rest of Central Asia and I need some advice. I want to pretty much travel the expanse of Russia, starting in … [Read more...] about What is the best way to get around Russia?
What sort of jobs are available for people who speak Russian?
Question by liegsweord373: What sort of jobs are available for people who speak Russian and English? I am not a Russian nor do I have Russian descent, I am taking it for college to get my B.A. I am wondering what sort of jobs people would want … [Read more...] about What sort of jobs are available for people who speak Russian?
What is it like to date a Russian woman?
Question by Bill G: What is it like to date a Russian or Ukrainian woman? Ok, I know that this sounds like a stupid question that requires generalizations, but I am wondering what Russian and Ukrainian women are like when it comes to dating? I have … [Read more...] about What is it like to date a Russian woman?
What are laws and regulations in Russia that are different from US?
Question by jason: What are some laws and regulations in Russia that are really different from the laws in the US? For example, what are the gun control laws in Russia? Tell me all the laws you can think of that are different. Answers and … [Read more...] about What are laws and regulations in Russia that are different from US?
What is an authentic Russian restaurant in Los Angeles?
Question by Mstislav: What is an authentic Russian restaurant in Los Angeles County? Looking forward to take my date to experience Russian cuisine. I know only one, which is Paradisio, in Sherman Oaks, but is there anything better? Price does not … [Read more...] about What is an authentic Russian restaurant in Los Angeles?
Does Russia need a navy?
Question by milauwio: Does Russia need a navy at all ? Wil she ever be able to pick up the pace in weapon modernisation ? Observing that country's strategic position and coasts, there wasn't , in any time of her history, a danger of the seaborne … [Read more...] about Does Russia need a navy?
What is the status on electronic waste in Russia?
Question by Bambiatzo: What is the current status on electronic waste in the Russian Federation? I need information regarding the disposal of electronic waste in the Russian Federation, facts which would help me write a position paper on the subject. … [Read more...] about What is the status on electronic waste in Russia?
A Russian quote about guests that talk and won’t leave?
Question by kohlgill: What is the Russian quote about guests that talk and won't leave? I remember reading a Russian quote about unwanted guests that stop to talk and won't leave. It compares the bleakest landscape of the Russian steppe with the … [Read more...] about A Russian quote about guests that talk and won’t leave?
What did Peter I bring to Russia from the West?
Question by It Man: What kind of science and technology and did Peter I bring back to Russia from the West? This is a homework question from school. Any kind of science and technology having to do with Russia between 1500 and 1715 would be nice too. … [Read more...] about What did Peter I bring to Russia from the West?