Question by paul: How should I split my time between Riga, St Petersburg and Moscow? In July I am flying to Riga, arriving late morning. Six days later I am am flying from Moscow in the late evening. All this is booked (and unchangeable). My initial … [Read more...] about How to split time between Riga, St Petersburg and Moscow?
Where did the Soviets get the style for the “Stalin style buildings” in Moscow?
Question by : Where did the Soviets get the style for the "Stalin style buildings" in Moscow built during the 1930s-1950s? as it seems that even today that many Russians are stuck in this mode or style today? how so and is the university Moscow … [Read more...] about Where did the Soviets get the style for the “Stalin style buildings” in Moscow?
Is Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard a Tragedy or Comedy?
Question by mtlgirl123: Chekhov's Cherry Orchard: Tragedy or Comedy? Writing a paper and looking for other opinions. Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard", if you have read it (and I suggest that you do)... Is it a tragedy? Comedy? Both? I find that … [Read more...] about Is Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard a Tragedy or Comedy?
Is there a short version of War and Peace by Tolstoy?
Question by Pelagius: 'War & Peace' by Tolstoy? Long book; is there a short version? Without the boring 'peace' bits? (posh birds flouncing about in fancy dresses, having affairs and looking out the window and complaining about the … [Read more...] about Is there a short version of War and Peace by Tolstoy?
What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Question by : how many movements are in Tchaikovsky's piece, Black Swan and what are the names of them all? Answers and Views: Answer by Malcolm DTchaikovsky never wrote anything called "Black Swan." You are probably talking about "Swan Lake." you … [Read more...] about What are movements and their names in Tchaikovsky’s piece Black Swan?
Are there any really good modern Russian writers?
Question by Dr Fluffy: Are there any really good modern Russian writers who you can recommend? My fav authors are Chekhov, Gogol and Turgenov so I would really like to try some good modern Russian translated authors. Any ideas? Answers and … [Read more...] about Are there any really good modern Russian writers?
Did any Soviet cosmonauts perish in space?
Question by Lavender: Soviet cosmonauts perished in space? Is this true? Was it during the cold war? Answers and Views: Answer by Robert DYes, unfortunately. 1971 June 30 - The crew of Soyuz 11, Georgi Dobrovolski, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav … [Read more...] about Did any Soviet cosmonauts perish in space?