Question by Erick: Question about War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm currently learning how to speak Russian, and one of my goals is to be able to read War and Peace in Russian. My question is, should I read the book in English first, to get a grasp … [Read more...] about In what language should I read War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy?
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How do Chekhov’s works criticize the political system?
Question by jess a: how do the work of Anton Chekhov Criticize the political system? i have an essay to do .PLEASE HELP Answers and Views: Answer by αвяαнαмParody is always a kind of critic ... maybe you should read first "Письмо к учёному … [Read more...] about How do Chekhov’s works criticize the political system?
Why do many music critics hate Tchaikovsky?
Question by auraming: Why do many musicologists and music critics hate Tchaikovsky? why? personally I find his music wonderful to listen to, I'm baffled as to why music critics calls his music "shallow" and "vulgar" what gives? Answers and … [Read more...] about Why do many music critics hate Tchaikovsky?
Is Pushkin the world’s greatest poet?
Question by Fitgirl: Is Alexander Pushkin the world’s greatest poet? When I was young; doing a semester abroad in Sweden, we took a tour to St. Petersburg, Russia. The tour guide told us repeatedly about how Pushkin is the world’s greatest poet, … [Read more...] about Is Pushkin the world’s greatest poet?
A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian?
Question by mask vs venom!!!: A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian please? It is 'February' which Regina Spektor sings part of in one of her songs. I want to learn it in Russian but I can't read the Cyrillic - can you translate … [Read more...] about A Pasternak translation from Russian to phonetic Russian?
English Translation of Alexander Pushkin’s ‘Derevnia’?
Question by entropy: English Translation of Pushkin's 'Derevnia'? I have looked all over the internet for anything that even hints at a translation of Pushkin's poem 'Derevnia' - (Countryside? Village?) but can find nothing. Can anyone help … [Read more...] about English Translation of Alexander Pushkin’s ‘Derevnia’?
Some modern day Russian pop songs?
Question by Lani: What are some modern day Russian pop songs? I love the Russian language, I think it sounds so beautiful! I want to find modern day Russian musicians or bands that are like MGMT or anything like that. Thanks! Answers and … [Read more...] about Some modern day Russian pop songs?