Question by Maddison: Why did the Romanov Dynasty collapse? How did Kerensky provisional government affect the fall of the Romanov Dynasty? Answers and Views: Answer by Genevieve M. All these emperors (except Alexander III) had German-born … [Read more...] about Why Did the Romanov Dynasty in Russia Collapse?
My Favorite Russian Food
By: John Kunkle As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" states: "If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. The feast is kind of a war between host and guests. There has … [Read more...] about My Favorite Russian Food
Traditional Russian Birthday.?
Question by weeweeworld: Traditional Russian Birthday.? I am turning 14 in April, I am half Russian so I decided to have a traditional Russian Birthday. But I'm not sure how to, or what to do. Help please? Thanks! Answers and Views: Answer by Josh … [Read more...] about Traditional Russian Birthday.?
Was Tolstoy Sort of a Hypocrite?
Question by grizzly: Who agrees that Tolstoy was sort of a hypocrite? He admires the poor and admires the idea of sexual abstinence, yet he was born privileged with wealth and certainly was not sexually abstinent. These are just a couple of examples … [Read more...] about Was Tolstoy Sort of a Hypocrite?
How do I Send a Letter to Russia?
Question by Morganie5: How do I send a letter to Russia from the US? It's not a big package but simply an envelope with a tiny amount of cash. The cash is not a large amount at all, so I'm not worried about it being lost. I have sent similar letters … [Read more...] about How do I Send a Letter to Russia?
Some Interesting Facts About Leon Trotsky
Question by Josh: What are some interesting facts about Leon Trotsky? I've got quite a few facts but I need some really interesting facts as I am studying him. Answers and Views: Answer by Volusian He invented the famous cocktail named after … [Read more...] about Some Interesting Facts About Leon Trotsky
Why do Russians Portray Pushkin as a White Man?
Question by : If Pushkin was african, why do russians protray him as a white man? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/A.S.Pushkin.jpg/240px-A.S.Pushkin.jpg Do Russians have a problem with their only successful poet, and the … [Read more...] about Why do Russians Portray Pushkin as a White Man?