Question by Fred G.: Was the Russian Revolution inevitable? Or, were there opportunities missed by the tsar and others...? Specifically, given the dramatic sweep of events from 1860 to the October Revolution (e.g. the emancipation of the serfs, the … [Read more...] about Was the Russian Revolution inevitable?
How many deaths are attributed to Vladimir Lenin?
Question by SpaceX: How many deaths are attributed to Lenin? That would be counting all military operations and all revolutionary wars, actions by the Secret Police, and whatever else. Different figures for each are okay, I can add them up. Answers … [Read more...] about How many deaths are attributed to Vladimir Lenin?
Why isn’t modern-day Russian literature as famous as before?
Question by Tobias: Why isn't modern-day Russian literature as famous as those of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union? First of all, I'm very keen on Russian novels. But I'm not an expert in Russian literature, and thus I might not know … [Read more...] about Why isn’t modern-day Russian literature as famous as before?
What was it like for the Soviet Union under Gorbachev?
Question by aj: What was it like for the Soviet Union under the rule of Gorbachev? Answers and Views: Answer by XamanatorHe tried to ban vodka!! Far more concerned with swanning around winning diplomatic plaudits than achieving anything at home. … [Read more...] about What was it like for the Soviet Union under Gorbachev?
In geography board game is it possible to connect Alaska to Siberia with a Tunnel?
Question by clophad: Is it possible to connect Alaska to Siberia with a Bering Strait Tunnel in geography board game? The Pan Am Hwy goes from Argentina to Alaska and a bridge has been proposed by Strauss who build the Golden Gate Bridge, and many … [Read more...] about In geography board game is it possible to connect Alaska to Siberia with a Tunnel?
How was Tolstoy’s legacy treated by the Soviet Union?
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What kind of racket and strings does Maria Sharapova use ?
Question by : what kind of racket and strings does sharapova use ? i know it's a prince - but what kind... and what kind of strings? Answers and Views: Answer by SBMo3 speedport white Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about What kind of racket and strings does Maria Sharapova use ?