Question by jhengssulee: Glasnost and its effects in Russian society? How did Glasnost affect censorship and freedom of press and speech in the former USSR? Answers and Views: Answer by Jonathan GUnfortunately, it proved ruinous for the Russian … [Read more...] about Gorbachev’s Glasnost and its effects in Russian society?
How did you feel about Boris Yeltsin?
Question by Whootziedude: How did you feel about Yeltsin? No doubt he made many, many mistakes, but I will always remember Boris Yeltsin standing astride a tank to oppose an attempted coup by Communist hardliners in the summer of 1991. He was far … [Read more...] about How did you feel about Boris Yeltsin?
Why is War and Peace by Tolstoy regarded as a Great novel?
Question by Jaspreet T: Why is War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy regarded as a Great novel? what is so special about it?? Answers and Views: Answer by Zelda freakMy guess it because it is REALLY long so since it is well written, it gets a bigger award … [Read more...] about Why is War and Peace by Tolstoy regarded as a Great novel?
Three reasons that helped lead to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty?
Question by Alexandra: What were 3 reasons that helped lead to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty under Nicolas II? I have to write a paper on it, i already know that his poor leadership which ties into the wars would be one, but could anyone give me … [Read more...] about Three reasons that helped lead to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty?
What do people usually do in the gulag?
Question by TINY: What is a gulag? What do people usually do there? ? Answers and Views: Answer by Michael CGulags were a chain of prison/work camps in the Soviet Union. I don't know if they still exist in Russia or not. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about What do people usually do in the gulag?
How did Fyodor Dostoevsky’s experiences in life affect his writing?
Question by Justin: How did Fyodor Dostoevsky's experiences in life affect his writing in Crime and Punishment? Answers and Views: Answer by Don Cabrizzigo to this … [Read more...] about How did Fyodor Dostoevsky’s experiences in life affect his writing?
Are all the Russian rivers linked together ?
Question by Vimal: Are all the rivers in russia linked together ? I heard some where that all rivers in russia are liked together, to protect the country from floods, is it true? Do you know any other country which has its rivers linked like … [Read more...] about Are all the Russian rivers linked together ?