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What impact did Lenin have on the whole world?
Question by thecreativeone121: What impact did Lenin have on the world? What was the importance of Lenin to world history? His legacy? I know he pretty much spread communism in many parts of the world but what else? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What impact did Lenin have on the whole world?
Why Trotsky became a Bolshevik?
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Where can I listen to One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich online for free?
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The best AK-47 on the civilian market?
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Why Leonid Brezhnev’s tenure in power is often referred to as “The Freeze”?
Question by Marlon: Leonid Brezhnev’s tenure in power is often referred to as “The Freeze”, to contrast his rule with that of Khru? Leonid Brezhnev’s tenure in power is often referred to as “The Freeze”, to contrast his rule with that of Khrushchev. … [Read more...] about Why Leonid Brezhnev’s tenure in power is often referred to as “The Freeze”?
What awards Gorbachev has received?
Question by squidgetpj: what were the awards that Gorbachev received? I need information on a few of the Awards that Gorbachev has received. Give me the name of the award, when and where he received it, and why he received it. If you have any … [Read more...] about What awards Gorbachev has received?