April 12 is a huge day in space history. On that day in 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space after the first cosmonaut Russian dog, Laika. His epic flight aboard Vostok 1 spacecraft was the man's first encounter with … [Read more...] about Anniversary of the First Man in Space Flight
For how many terms a Russian President can be elected?
Question by nsh_tt: How many Terms can a Russian President be elected? How many terms can a Russian President be elected and how long is each term? Example: in the United States maximum 2 terms 4 years a piece for a total of 8 years. Answers … [Read more...] about For how many terms a Russian President can be elected?
How was Europe affected by the Russian Revolution?
Question by Alice C.: How was Europe affected by the Russian Revolution? How was the whole of Europe affected specifically by the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War? Further, what profound impact did the Russian Revolution have on Russia … [Read more...] about How was Europe affected by the Russian Revolution?
What’s the History of Authentic Russian Dolls?
Question by hi :): Authentic Russian Dolls? My mother's friend recently gave me an authentic Russian Nesting Doll (or Matryoshka doll) because she heard I was collecting them. The ones she gave me are wooden, handpainted, and beautiful. As she … [Read more...] about What’s the History of Authentic Russian Dolls?
Catherine the Great – Empress and Autocrat of 18th Century Russia
Empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-86), commonly known as Catherine the Great, was one of Russia's greatest and most energetic rulers. Following in the footsteps of her predecessor Peter I (Peter the Great), she pursued the Westernization and … [Read more...] about Catherine the Great – Empress and Autocrat of 18th Century Russia
How much money do I need for a stay in saint petersburg Russia?
Question by guest: How much money do i need for a stay in saint petersburg Russia? four days to about a weeks stay. I have my flight+hotel booked already. How much do you think i will need for food/fun/etc? Im not very materialistic and just … [Read more...] about How much money do I need for a stay in saint petersburg Russia?
How would you sum up Joseph Stalin and his reign
Question by Jordan: General summary on Joseph Stalin ? Can someone give me some bullet points to sum up Joseph Stalin and his reign? Photo Credit: The National Archives UK/Flickr Answers and Views: Answer by Oscar C Joseph Stalin AKA 'Uncle … [Read more...] about How would you sum up Joseph Stalin and his reign