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How can Russians live in Moscow if it is the most expensive city?
Question by Ed: If Moscow is the most expensive city, how can Russians live there? I think about those people earning the Russian average wage ($ 300 a month).I would like to understand how they can afford living in Moscow. Answers and … [Read more...] about How can Russians live in Moscow if it is the most expensive city?
What is Russian Banya?
Question by alan46: Russian Banya? What is that? I'm told these are public baths? Or is it like a spa? Answers and Views: Answer by rp121121These are kind of baths, but these baths are not necessarily public. In fact, there are both public and … [Read more...] about What is Russian Banya?
The best translation of Tolstoy’s War and Peace?
Question by Alex: What is the best translation of Tolstoy's War and Peace? I have finally decided to tackle Tolstoy's supposed magnum opus, War and Peace and was wondering if there is anyone out there that could give me an idea as to the best … [Read more...] about The best translation of Tolstoy’s War and Peace?
Another name for matryoshka?
Question by ds777fighter: What is another name for matryoshka? I know there are a bunch of names for it, but I'm trying to remember the name for it. I think it's 1 or 2 syllables, it's a simple name, it's not nesting dolls or anything like that, it's … [Read more...] about Another name for matryoshka?
The train from St Petersburg to Beijing?
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What statement did Stalin make after Truman’s succession?
Question by SHINee Anushka: What statement did Joseph Stalin make shortly after President Truman’s succession? What statement did Joseph Stalin make shortly after President Truman’s succession? A. He said that communism and capitalism could not … [Read more...] about What statement did Stalin make after Truman’s succession?