Question by Mike M.: What contributions did Peter Tchaikovsky make to the music world and what are his most famous works? Also, what are his different styles of composition. Any sources would be great. Thanks. I need to do a music history essay and … [Read more...] about What contributions did Peter Tchaikovsky make to the music world?
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What this Anna Akhmatova’s poem is about?
Question by Angel: Anna Akhmatova, Please help me understand what this poem is about? They didn't meet me, roamed, On steps with lanterns bright. I entered quiet home In murky, pail moonlight. Under a lamp's green halo, With smile of kept in … [Read more...] about What this Anna Akhmatova’s poem is about?
For what specific reason was Solzhenitsyn exiled?
Question by straitfreakin: for what specific reason was Solzhenitsyn exiled for? Answers and Views: Answer by KlausIn February 1945 while serving in East Prussia he was arrested for criticising Joseph Stalin in private correspondence with a friend … [Read more...] about For what specific reason was Solzhenitsyn exiled?
Name of poem about leaving Russia by Anna Akhmatova?
Question by Sky: Name of poem by Anna Akhmatova. About leaving Russia? Hi, I am looking for the name of a poem by Anna Akhmatova. I can't give very good detail but it is generally about people deserting Russia and Anna's anger at them. Any … [Read more...] about Name of poem about leaving Russia by Anna Akhmatova?
Was cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin left or right handed or maybe ambidextrous?
Question by Lu: Was Yuri Gagarin left or right handed or maybe ambidextrous? Answers and Views: Answer by swilliamrex As far as the information I know, Yuri was a righty. Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about Was cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin left or right handed or maybe ambidextrous?
How did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin die?
Question by Auston G: How did Yuri Gagarin die? Answers and Views: Answer by Patricia C On 27 March 1968, while on a routine training flight from Chkalovsky Air Base, he and flight instructor Vladimir Seryogin (Seregin) died in a MiG-15UTI crash … [Read more...] about How did cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin die?
Where can I download the poem “The Gypsies” by Alexander Pushkin?
Question by Bo: Does anyone know where can download the poem "The Gypsies" by Alexander Pushkin? Answers and Views: Answer by ?http://www.gutenberg.org If you only put 'Pushkin' (without quotation marks) you'll find yourself on a Russian-language … [Read more...] about Where can I download the poem “The Gypsies” by Alexander Pushkin?