Question by kohlgill: What is the Russian quote about guests that talk and won't leave? I remember reading a Russian quote about unwanted guests that stop to talk and won't leave. It compares the bleakest landscape of the Russian steppe with the … [Read more...] about A Russian quote about guests that talk and won’t leave?
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What did Peter I bring to Russia from the West?
Question by It Man: What kind of science and technology and did Peter I bring back to Russia from the West? This is a homework question from school. Any kind of science and technology having to do with Russia between 1500 and 1715 would be nice too. … [Read more...] about What did Peter I bring to Russia from the West?
How the Magic Russian dancer changes her clothes in Superstars of dance?
Question by leolox14: How did the Magic Russian dancer change her clothes in Superstars of dance? I was amazed at how the magic russian dance duo on superstars of dancer pulled off all of those costume changes! Does anyone have any insight on how … [Read more...] about How the Magic Russian dancer changes her clothes in Superstars of dance?
A good technique to memorize the Russian alphabet?
Question by It's Me!: What would be a good technique to learn/memorize the Russian alphabet? I want to learn Russian over the course of the next few years, but I need to start with the alphabet. Can anyone suggest ways they have memorized the … [Read more...] about A good technique to memorize the Russian alphabet?
What did the Russian ambassador pull out in Dr. Strangelove?
Question by Clockwork: What did the Russian ambassador pull out at the end of Dr. Strangelove? Right before Dr. Strangelove stands up at the end of the film, the Russian ambassador walks away, kneels down, and appears to take out a clock or … [Read more...] about What did the Russian ambassador pull out in Dr. Strangelove?
How did Napoleon treat his soldiers during the Russian Campaign?
Question by lisssa<3: How did Napoleon Bonaparte treat his soldiers during the Russian Campaign? I have a history paper to write on how Napoleon treated his soldiers during the Russian Campaign and I don't know where to find any information. … [Read more...] about How did Napoleon treat his soldiers during the Russian Campaign?
How powerful are right wing extremists in Russia?
Question by gangstamillion: How powerful are right wing extremists in Russia? I saw an article on the BBC website where a boy probably around my age (17) said "faith, Tsar and Fatherland". Is Russia on the verge of change and move onto something new … [Read more...] about How powerful are right wing extremists in Russia?