Question by : Was Tsar Alexander II a genuine reformer? Or was he merely trying to preserve autocracy? (Facts, opinions, and evidence please.) Answers and Views: Answer by sparks9653The emancipation law of 1861, which liberated more than 40 … [Read more...] about Was Tsar Alexander II of Russia a genuine reformer?
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Why would the Soviets try to erase all memory of the Russian Tsar?
Question by : Why would the Soviets try to erase all memory of the Tsar? Answers and Views: Answer by civil_av8rBecause the Tsar represents a class-based system. Communism is about equality through equal pay, so obviously they wanted to erase the … [Read more...] about Why would the Soviets try to erase all memory of the Russian Tsar?
What problems are faced by the new countries following the USSR breakup?
Question by x_lostwanderer_x: What are some of the major problems faced by the new Russian countries following the breakup of the USSR? I have the basic concept in my head -such as the ethnic violence and etc. But could someone please clearly explain … [Read more...] about What problems are faced by the new countries following the USSR breakup?
Did Tolstoy overlook anything in his epic novel War and Peace?
Question by Seeker: Did Tolstoy overlook anything, even a small detail, in his epic novel War and Peace? And why did Tolstoy himself not even consider it a novel? Answers and Views: Answer by Polina GTolstoj wrote his epic novel on historical … [Read more...] about Did Tolstoy overlook anything in his epic novel War and Peace?
How to pronounce difficult names like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky?
Question by thenwhen: How do you pronounce difficult names like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.? I've noticed that I'm too embarrassed to talk to people who pronounce things okay and I'm struggling and mispronounce it every time. They'd go 'what a … [Read more...] about How to pronounce difficult names like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky?
Should Russia give Siberia back to Siberians?
Question by : Should Russia just give Siberia back to Siberians? That way it will be easier for people to tell whether its an asian country or not. Answers and Views: Answer by .•*¨*•. .❅ … [Read more...] about Should Russia give Siberia back to Siberians?
Was Nikita Khrushchev right about burying?
Question by Rev-'em-up Wright: Was Nikita Khrushchev right? "I once said, "We will bury you," and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you." Nikita Khrushchev USSR Communist … [Read more...] about Was Nikita Khrushchev right about burying?
Why was denunciation of Stalin so hard to accept for many Soviets?
Question by Tfranks: Why was Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin so hard for many Soviets to accept? So far, I have stated that: Khrushchev refers to the Stalinist cult that held citizens of the Soviet Union in its thrall for so long. People had … [Read more...] about Why was denunciation of Stalin so hard to accept for many Soviets?
How expensive is to build your own AK-47 out of all top performance parts?
Question by THAT GUY: About how expensive would it be to build your own AK-47 variant out of all top performance parts? And what parts would you recommend? Answers and Views: Answer by .700 nitroYou can't without lots of tools and … [Read more...] about How expensive is to build your own AK-47 out of all top performance parts?
Would my borscht go bad if it sat out all night?
Question by heartxxblood: Would my borscht soup go bad if it sat out all night? It's only a very simple soup made with vegetable broth, beets, and a bit of lemon juice and sugar. i forgot about it when i went to bed last night, it was covered and i … [Read more...] about Would my borscht go bad if it sat out all night?