Question by : In the song Winds Of Change by The Scorpions, what does "Moskva" mean? It says, "I follow the Moskva down to Gorky Park". What is a (the) Moskva? Answers and Views: Answer by Weda Moscow, the song is a tribute to the fall of … [Read more...] about In the Scorpions’ song Winds Of Change what does Moskva mean?
Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?
We are used to movies and operas where Eugene Onegin’s Tatiana (Tatyana) is played by a woman well over twenty, or even thirty. It’s also a common habit to condemn Onegin for rejecting Tatiana’s true love. But according to Russian newspaper … [Read more...] about Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?
Alabai Dogs Breeder
By Elena Sineva Our SHERIFF AGA kennel (FCI registration # 9252) is specializing in breeding the Central Asian Shepherd dog, the Turkmen Alabai. All of our Central Asian Shepherds are very large and powerful representatives of the Alabai breed, with … [Read more...] about Alabai Dogs Breeder
A character summary of the play The Brute by Chekhov?
Question by iamwhoiam: I need a character summary of the play The Brute by Anton Chekhov? I need a summary of the characters and an explanation of the scenes in this play because I really don't understand this. The play was written in 1888. I would … [Read more...] about A character summary of the play The Brute by Chekhov?
Why was Tchaikovsky’s Family Name Changed?
Question by: Why was Tchaikovsky´s family name changed from Chaika to Tchaikovsky? Answers and Views: Answer by Krankor I found this: "…the surname Tchaikovsky comes from a type of bird—specifically a gull—which in Russian is "Chaika" … [Read more...] about Why was Tchaikovsky’s Family Name Changed?
What are the Sizes of Smirnoff Vodka Bottles?
Question by bmt: What are the different sizes of Smirnoff Vodka bottles? My friend wants to get a bottle of Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka and I know there is a fifth and there is a size that is big and has a handle on it, but is there a size in the middle? … [Read more...] about What are the Sizes of Smirnoff Vodka Bottles?
Old New Year in Russia
While the world is back at work since early January, Russian New Year holidays are still under way until the Russian Old New Year, celebrated in the night from January 13th to January 14th. Though Soviet Russia has officially followed the Gregorian … [Read more...] about Old New Year in Russia