Question by The M: Try to give your understanding of Dostoevsky’s story of the young boy? What do you think should be done to the general Answers and Views: Answer by SolveigaCould you extend a bit on your question? It is hard to understand … [Read more...] about Your understanding of Dostoevsky’s story of the young boy?
Was Aleksandr Pushkin a “black” man or was he from “Black Russia”?
Question by M J: Was Aleksandr Pushkin a "black" man or was he from "Black Russia" a region of Russia.? I have heard of a black (man) Russian, whom has been named as influential in some part of Russian culture. I a not sure if it Alex P. or not. But … [Read more...] about Was Aleksandr Pushkin a “black” man or was he from “Black Russia”?
What did Tsar Nicholas II do after Bloody Sunday to share power?
Question by alicia: What did Tsar Nicholas II do after Bloody Sunday to show the workers he was willing to share some of his power? . What did Tsar Nicholas II do after Bloody Sunday to show the workers he was willing to share some of his … [Read more...] about What did Tsar Nicholas II do after Bloody Sunday to share power?
Why did Alexei Romanov like to ride a sled down a staircase?
Question by cfa_pilot: Why did Alexei Romanov ride a sled down a staircase? Why did Alexei Romanov ride a sled down a staircase? Suicidal? Answers and Views: Answer by Albert XBasically, her father said something along the lines of, "you do … [Read more...] about Why did Alexei Romanov like to ride a sled down a staircase?
Russia Heightens US Moscow Embassy Security after Laden’s Death
Moscow police has enhanced security all around the US Moscow Embassy after President Obama’s official announcement that Osama bin Laden is dead. According to Moscow police official, “additional police forces around the Embassy of the United States of … [Read more...] about Russia Heightens US Moscow Embassy Security after Laden’s Death
Last name russian-american baby girl dilemma?
Question by state of being...: Baby girl russian/american last name dilemma? My baby girl is due November 13th and we don't know what to do about her last name. Her father is 100% russian from russia and wants his last name (Zakharov) to be … [Read more...] about Last name russian-american baby girl dilemma?
What did joseph stalin change during his reign?
Question by Oh! Crud: What did stalin change during his reign? I heard that Stalin and Stalinism changed quite a lot of aspects of the early Bolsheviks But what did he change in Egalitarianism, legal matters, art and literature? Answers and … [Read more...] about What did joseph stalin change during his reign?