Question by Kevin: how many languages had influnced Russian languages? Once a russian says Old Slavonic language + Ancient Greek + Latin = foundation of the Russian Language (+ a lot of borrowings from French and much less from other European … [Read more...] about How many languages had influnced Russian?
What is the legal age to drink beer in Siberia?
Question by Bookworm101: what is the legal age for people to drink beer in Siberia? I was just morbidly curious. But it might be useful later in time. And I am writing a book that takes place in Siberia. And also for guys and girls. Are they … [Read more...] about What is the legal age to drink beer in Siberia?
Were there any biographies by Gulag Survivors?
Question by Dylan m/: Were there any biography's written by Gulag Survivors? From Stalin's Gulags? Answers and Views: Answer by LarryMYou're in luck. There is a master Soviet writer by the name of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn who writes in great detail … [Read more...] about Were there any biographies by Gulag Survivors?
What Interests did both Hitler and Stalin have with Poland?
Question by decoy72: What Interest's did both Hitler and Stalin have with the country Poland in the beginning of WWII? Why did both Hitler and Stalin want Poland. They split the country during the invasion of Poland. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What Interests did both Hitler and Stalin have with Poland?
What are some good places to visit in Moscow, Russia?
Question by Emily D: What are some good places to visit in Moscow? Don't care if it is expensive. I speak Russian, and am traveling with three girlfriends. I am especially wondering about good clubs. Answers and Views: Answer by Latin … [Read more...] about What are some good places to visit in Moscow, Russia?
What does Moscow think of the Kamchatka and areas near Alaska?
Question by Mental IV: What does Moscow think of the Kamchatka Peninsula and areas near Alaska, United States? And what does the Volgans (Tartars/Turks) think about Kamchatka Peninsula and areas near Alaska, Untied States? I think they are … [Read more...] about What does Moscow think of the Kamchatka and areas near Alaska?
Would the Russians have been better off if Nicholas II had stayed ruler?
Question by louise: Would the Russians have been better off if Tsar Nicholas II had stayed ruler instead of Stalin becoming ruler? In my opinion, Stalin was a million times worse than Nicholas ever was. I think that the Russians would have been … [Read more...] about Would the Russians have been better off if Nicholas II had stayed ruler?