Question by drew: Will you be celebrating Yuri Gagarin's historic flight into space on April 12? He was the first man in space, but maybe Americans don't like to hear that because he was a Russian. This is the 50th anniversary of this historic … [Read more...] about Will you be celebrating Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight into space?
How many and which languages has War and Peace been translated into?
Question by Dom: How many different languages and which languages has Tolstoy's War and Peace been translated into? Answers and Views: Answer by Andrew S5 Read all the answers in the comments. What do you think? … [Read more...] about How many and which languages has War and Peace been translated into?
What European countries now occupy the old USSR area?
Question by Nickki: What European countries occupy the same area as the old USSR? I need this question for my social studies homework, I can't find the answer on a regular search. I need to know what European countries occupy the same area as the old … [Read more...] about What European countries now occupy the old USSR area?
How did Stalin’s goals add to tensions between the US and the USSR?
Question by toke: How did Stalin's postwar foreign policy goals add to the tensions between the United States and the USSR? How did Stalin's postwar foreign policy goals add to the tensions between the United States and the USSR during the cold war? … [Read more...] about How did Stalin’s goals add to tensions between the US and the USSR?
What writers are similar to Leo Tolstoy?
Question by Im Mrs OMG: Writers that are similar to Leo Tolstoy? I love reading Tolstoy. I think I have read almost all of his books. I was wondering what other writers are similar to him and which of their books would I enjoy reading. Any … [Read more...] about What writers are similar to Leo Tolstoy?
I’m looking for 8-10 unpainted Matryoshka dolls?
Question by Banana Fish: Matryoshka dolls? I'm looking for 8-10 unpainted Matryoshka dolls. The biggest one should be at least 4 feet tall and the smallest should be a foot tall. Is there anywhere I could buy them like this? Or is there a way for me … [Read more...] about I’m looking for 8-10 unpainted Matryoshka dolls?
The relationship between Lenin and Stalin?
Question by deideiblueeyez: What would you say the relationship between Lenin and Stalin? I don't really have a grip on Stalin to begin with. Russia in its entirety is just alien to me, let alone the history and people that came out of that (Yeah … [Read more...] about The relationship between Lenin and Stalin?