Question by Taz: Why did Stalin pursue the policy of forced collectivization? Why did Stalin pursue the policy of forced collectivization? The answer to this is more than that he wanted peasants in collective farms. Why was that so important to … [Read more...] about Why did Stalin pursue the policy of collectivization?
Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in original Russian?
Question by Prokofiev: Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, in its original Russian text? I would like to buy this novel in its native language. Please add the website and the price if possible. Answers and Views: Answer by CMMYou … [Read more...] about Where could I purchase War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in original Russian?
What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom have in common?
Question by pandaseatcookies: What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom all have in common? I have heard those names before, but I have no clue. Does anyone know what they have in common? Answers and Views: Answer by Anonymous Astronauts Yuri Gagarin, … [Read more...] about What do Gagarin, Shepard, and Grissom have in common?
What Gorbachev’s actions resulted in the fall of the USSR?
Question by John: What were the actions of Mikhail Gorbachev that resulted in the fall of the USSR? What were the actions/policies that Mikhail Gorbachev did that resulted in and end of communism in Russia and the fall of the USSR? I know his … [Read more...] about What Gorbachev’s actions resulted in the fall of the USSR?
How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Russia?
Question by About a girl ~ Shell: How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Moscow and Petrograd? Also, he was acting on Lenin's orders wasn't he? (Was Lenin in exile in Siberia at this time..?) Thanks =D Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How did Trotsky influence the seizure of power in Russia?
What is the actual size of the Sputnik?
Question by Frazier21: What is the actual size of the Sputnik and how it works? Yes, finally I may know the answer behind this! I never seen a sputnik compared to size it was a part of the russian rocket and projected off itt right no stars for … [Read more...] about What is the actual size of the Sputnik?
Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule?
Question by J: Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule of Brezhnev onward (62' - 91')? This isn't intended to be a political debate. Rather, it's a question (from a Westerner who is honestly just curious) as to … [Read more...] about Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule?