Question by Liberal Atheist: Why didn't the revolution spread into the West after the Russian revolution? Lenin believed it was only a matter of time before the poor rose up, killed their leaders and set up a Communist society in Europe, the US and … [Read more...] about Why didn’t the Russian revolution spread into the West?
What does the word “Soviet” in Soviet Union and USSR mean?
Question by VisibleNinjaInvisibleSignPost: What does the "Soviet" in Soviet Union and USSR mean? I just mean the word "soviet" by itself? What is the definition of "soviet" How old is the word "soviet" What language or languages does it first … [Read more...] about What does the word “Soviet” in Soviet Union and USSR mean?
What Russian abstract painters were prosecuted during stalinist russia?
Question by John: Russian abstract painters who were prosecuted during stalinist russia? Are there any russian painters who used supremacism cubism or any other type of nonrepresentative art who were persecuted in russia c. 1900s-1970 Answers and … [Read more...] about What Russian abstract painters were prosecuted during stalinist russia?
What is the history behind the Russian ponchiki dessert?
Question by browneyedbeauty170: What is the history behind the Russian dessert, ponchiki? Answers and Views: Answer by candyThe word "ponchiki" actually comes from the Polish "Paczki." Here is the history of these doughnuts: Traditionally, the … [Read more...] about What is the history behind the Russian ponchiki dessert?
What was the impact of Gorbachev on Germany?
Question by : What was the impact of Gorbachev on the development of germany? Answers and Views: Answer by LilituWith his Glasnost policy he was the one who indirectly caused the fall of Eastern Germany DDR he also refused to send soviet troops to … [Read more...] about What was the impact of Gorbachev on Germany?
What industry did the USSR apply to the Eastern Bloc?
Question by : What industry did the Soviet Union apply to the Eastern Bloc? And effects? I know Czechoslovakia was told to focus on heavy industry in its initial 5 year plans. What were other countries told to do? And what environmental effects did … [Read more...] about What industry did the USSR apply to the Eastern Bloc?
Who does snowball and napoleon in animal farm represent in history?
Question by gaas: who does snowball and napoleon represent in history in animal farm? Answers and Views: Answer by mereMERE521Napoleon, a Berkshire boar, is the main villain of Animal Farm. Napoleon begins to gradually build up his power, using … [Read more...] about Who does snowball and napoleon in animal farm represent in history?