Question by John D: Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual, if complementary, policy? Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundGlasnost was a stand alone policy, it means openness, although it was mean to work hand in hand with the … [Read more...] about Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual policy?
Is Vladimir Kramnik the worst chess champion in history?
Question by john: Is Kramnik the worst chess champion in history? Answers and Views: Answer by DavidNo. People have that impression for two reasons I think: (1) They object to his style of play and so their judgement is clouded on the issue, and … [Read more...] about Is Vladimir Kramnik the worst chess champion in history?
How did Rasputin do all of that?
Question by Beckay Cwoe: How did Rasputin do it? So im watching Nicholas and Alexander and studied russian revolution this past year. And i am just astonished by Rasputin, how did he know about Alexei? How did he increase the health of the … [Read more...] about How did Rasputin do all of that?
How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Question by iheartu11994: How would you describe how glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union? Answers and Views: Answer by I Will Survivethe CIA obviously bribed Gorbachev to be too lenient, and they bribed some of the soviet … [Read more...] about How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Why are Sergei Eisenstein and his montage the best in cinema?
Question by chriss10101: Why is Eisenstein, Sergei and his montage theory arethe best in the world of cinema and propaganda films?? I'm working on a thesis about Sergei Eisenstein : Films as Propaganda and really want to know my dear yahoo friends … [Read more...] about Why are Sergei Eisenstein and his montage the best in cinema?
Is it really true that Tchaikovsky was gay?
Question by Gentleman Adventurer: Is it true that Tchaikovsky was gay? And if he was, what do you think about the plots of his operas and ballets? Answers and Views: Answer by just_ine_credibleDoes it matter? I don't think it matters at all. Read … [Read more...] about Is it really true that Tchaikovsky was gay?
Is Lenin’s tomb in Moscow still an attraction open to the public?
Question by Maria: Lenin's tomb in Moscow, is it still an attraction open to the public? In 1988, I visited Moscow, and visited the tomb of Lenin, one of my political, intellectual, and personal heroes. It was a moving experience. Is the great … [Read more...] about Is Lenin’s tomb in Moscow still an attraction open to the public?