Question by : Russia - European or Asian? While Russia is geographically in Asia, more people there seem to have the european ethnicity and look. Technically it is in the continent "Eurasia", but if you had to pick a continent, what would you pick? … [Read more...] about Is Russia European or Asian?
What is an authentic Russian piroshki recipe?
Question by kelly: Authentic Russian piroshki recipe? I need a authentic Russian piroshki recipe. I need the dough recipe and a variety of filling recipes (for example apple, meat with onion and cabbage, mashed potato...). Please list dough and … [Read more...] about What is an authentic Russian piroshki recipe?
Should I work in Buenos Aires or Moscow?
Question by Λα✝†✝ωΩ: Buenos Aires or Moscow? I can earn A LOT more in Moscow as a British nanny than I can in Argentina. (£1000/week + accommodation in Russia. £1000/month (AT MOST) without accommodation) Do I go for the money? I want to live in … [Read more...] about Should I work in Buenos Aires or Moscow?
Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy in English?
Question by Emi: Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy (Лев Толстой) in English language? Also, why change the name to Leon Trotsky in English when the person's real name is Lev Trotsky (Лев Троцкий)? What might be the reason for the change … [Read more...] about Why is it Leo Tolstoy and not Lev Tolstoy in English?
What’s the role of the ideology in the Russian revolution?
Question by shitman: how did ideology play a part in causing the russian revolution? the revolutions i'm referring to are the 1905 one and the 1917 rev.in school, we learnt that marxism was one of the ideological influences that caused the … [Read more...] about What’s the role of the ideology in the Russian revolution?
How does everything work inside a communist country?
Question: How does a communist government ACTUALLY work? I know that in a communist government, everything is owned by the government and if i'm correct everyone gets an equal amount of money? Sounds pretty fair at first, but how does this actually … [Read more...] about How does everything work inside a communist country?
What is interesting about Russian banyas?
Question by : Question about Russian banyas? Hey. So I'm basically writing a blog about Russia and in one of my posts I'm explaining what a Russian banya is. But I feel like it's lacking something. Maybe a funny story or anecdote... Here's what I … [Read more...] about What is interesting about Russian banyas?