Question by Lem: Name this Soviet era donut shop in St Petersburg, Russia? I was in St Petersburg a few weeks ago, and my local guides took me to a small shop near the Nevsky prospect that sold coffee and donuts. The story was that this place was a … [Read more...] about Soviet era donut shop in St Petersburg, Russia?
Why did Roman Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham?
Question by J K: Why did Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham? When my employer sent me to London for a few months in the 1980s, all the Tottenham fans were Jews and all the Chelsea fans were skinheads. Abramovich would have fit in much better … [Read more...] about Why did Roman Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham?
Where do I fence in Nizhny Novgorod?
Question by geepopotam: Where can I fence in Nizhny Novgorod? I'm looking for a club where I can fence in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. I'm a fairly serious fencer, but new. I am looking forward to improving my skill as a competitive fencer while living … [Read more...] about Where do I fence in Nizhny Novgorod?
Is Pushkin the world’s greatest poet?
Question by Fitgirl: Is Alexander Pushkin the world’s greatest poet? When I was young; doing a semester abroad in Sweden, we took a tour to St. Petersburg, Russia. The tour guide told us repeatedly about how Pushkin is the world’s greatest poet, … [Read more...] about Is Pushkin the world’s greatest poet?
What was the purpose of the Russian Tsar Bomba?
Question by Look towards the future!: What was the purpose of the Tsar Bomba that the Russians detonated? This is the most poewrful bomb in the world but I heard that the Russians wanted to light all the Hydrogen in the air (I think) that is what I … [Read more...] about What was the purpose of the Russian Tsar Bomba?
Russian Tsar Alexander I and the Congress of Vienna?
Question by hilal_arshad91: Tsar Alexander I and the Congress of Vienna? Ok so i've found out most of Tsar Alexander I's backround, but i wanted to know what he exactly wanted in Vienna and why. Also what he gained from Vienna. Answers and … [Read more...] about Russian Tsar Alexander I and the Congress of Vienna?
A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian?
Question by mask vs venom!!!: A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian please? It is 'February' which Regina Spektor sings part of in one of her songs. I want to learn it in Russian but I can't read the Cyrillic - can you translate … [Read more...] about A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian?