Question by help: In what ways and why did Lenin alter Marxism? I'm having trouble finding information on Lenin's principles of Marxism. Got any ideas? Answers and Views: Answer by Jacob1207Yeah. Karl Marx expected communism to first happen in … [Read more...] about In what ways and why did Vladimir Lenin alter Marxism?
What did Mikhail Gorbachev do to end the cold war?
Question by kieee: What did Mikael Gorbachev do to end the cold war? I was reading something and it said that his attempts at reform led to the end of the Cold War. I'm just wondering EXACTLY what he did to end it? Well what did he do that led to the … [Read more...] about What did Mikhail Gorbachev do to end the cold war?
Is Russia any better off now that it’s run by capitalistic dictators?
Question by Joe: Is Russia any better off now that it's run by capitalistic dictators instead of communist dictators? How so? If you ask me a dictator is a dictator. They still have no freedom of the press. The police are still thugs. We all know … [Read more...] about Is Russia any better off now that it’s run by capitalistic dictators?
When the USSR collapsed what happened at all the Soviet Embassies?
Question by Lleh: When the soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and Gorbachev resigned what happened at all the Soviet Embassies? I mean did the people who worked there still get paid? Did they pack up and go home to Russia? Were they replaced or did the … [Read more...] about When the USSR collapsed what happened at all the Soviet Embassies?
The cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok?
Question by Kris: When is the cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok? I have been to Russia a couple times with different groups, but never on my own. Does anyone know the "off season" when I can get plane tickets really cheap??? … [Read more...] about The cheapest time of year to fly from US to Vladivostok?
What is the main point of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”?
Question by gmnastcsrocks: What is the point of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"? I just finished reading Uncle Vanya, and fail to understand the point of the play. Were there hidden messages or morals I missed? Or is it just a pointless production with a … [Read more...] about What is the main point of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”?
Are there any schools in Russia that are run like American schools?
Question by Chalse: Are there any schools in Russia that are run like American ones? Do any one the schools have the same grade or school system? Possibly St. Petersburg or Novosibirsk? Preschool (optional) Elementary k thru 5th grade Junior High 6 … [Read more...] about Are there any schools in Russia that are run like American schools?