Question by dolaindeed: Andrei Tarkovsky, anyone? Is Andrey Rublyov the film that was shot without a single cut? Or was that an Eisenstein or another Tarkovsky? Answers and Views: Answer by Audrey No, Andrey Rublyov was not shot without a single … [Read more...] about Is Andrey Rublyov the film that was shot without a single cut?
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Why was Akhmatova known to be dissident?
Question by nikkilee019: Why was Anna Akhmatova known to be dissident? Answers and Views: Answer by a_blue_grey_mistbecause she wrote dissident poetry . . Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? Leave your own answer! … [Read more...] about Why was Akhmatova known to be dissident?
When did Valentina, the Russian Cosmonaut, go for a spacewalk?
Question by oleot: Valentina, the Russian Cosmonaut, goes outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk, but when she? is floating stationary at a distance of 15 m from the ship, a sharp piece of metal (space trash) hits her teather and … [Read more...] about When did Valentina, the Russian Cosmonaut, go for a spacewalk?
Why is Dostoevsky considered one of the greatest writers?
Question by marc: Why is Dostoevsky considered one of the world's greatest writers? I am currently reading The Brothers Karamozov and I admit that I am enjoying it. Was he really able to penetrate the minds of his characters to the extent that … [Read more...] about Why is Dostoevsky considered one of the greatest writers?
The ballad “The Bridegroom” by Alexander Pushkin?
Question by Ryan: Can someone explain the ballad "The Bridegroom" by Alexander Pushkin? I dont understand what the ballad is about and would like a translation. Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by CountessaThe Bridegroom is the darkly sinister … [Read more...] about The ballad “The Bridegroom” by Alexander Pushkin?
What are the central themes and what is going on in Chekhov’s “The Student”?
Question by SiLk: Can anyone help me out with Chekhov's "The Student," like what are the central themes. What is going on? I just need some help with the themese and potential topics for a paper. Anybody have any … [Read more...] about What are the central themes and what is going on in Chekhov’s “The Student”?
What is the best Tchaikovsky Symphony?
Question by Dan Mor: What do you think is the best Tchaikovsky Symphony? And do you know what well tempered clavier song was in the movie Shindler's List? Answers and Views: Answer by The Rose River BearI feel his Sixth is his best. I find the … [Read more...] about What is the best Tchaikovsky Symphony?