Question by : How has Siberia made an impact on American culture? Answers and Views: Answer by Shoulderblade33The American Indian tribes originally came to N. America from Siberia via what is now Alaska. Sent to Siberia is a way of saying … [Read more...] about What impact has Siberia made on American culture?
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What was the symphony Tchaikovsky wrote before his death?
Question by Hele Hele: What was the symphony Tchaikovsky wrote before he died? I remember this part were it has this strong melody which is repeated 3 times. It get's louder on each and there are some off beat brass on the second repeat. Anyway, … [Read more...] about What was the symphony Tchaikovsky wrote before his death?
How faithful is Bondarchuk’s film War and Peace to Tolstoy’s book?
Question by : How faithful is Sergei Bondarchuk's film 'War and Peace' to Tolstoy's magnum opus? I've read 'War and Peace' and am a bit worried I'll be disappointed. I've seen the original Russian version of 'Anna Karenina' and felt betrayed, … [Read more...] about How faithful is Bondarchuk’s film War and Peace to Tolstoy’s book?
What traditions were combined with Greek to provide foundation for Russian culture?
Question by Michaelloves: What people's traditions were combined with the Greek Byzantines to provide foundation for Russian culture? Answers and Views: Answer by Prof ScottThis is an oddly worded question in that the Greek Byzantines never ruled … [Read more...] about What traditions were combined with Greek to provide foundation for Russian culture?
Is Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev a good book?
Question by senor_cheese04: Is Fathers and Sons a good book? i am about to read it - did anyone like it? Answers and Views: Answer by James BIt started very slowly. It's by Turgenev, correct? I study Russian history, but more contemporary. It is a … [Read more...] about Is Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev a good book?
Which Dostoyevsky’s novel should be read first?
Question by Reader: Which Dostoyevsky's novel should be read as the foundation for his other ones? Since I'm not familiar with the novels by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, I'd appreciate some readers who enjoy reading his novels, especially, 'Crime and … [Read more...] about Which Dostoyevsky’s novel should be read first?
Why did composer Peter Tchaikovsky suicide?
Question by Ella: Why did Peter Tchaikovsky suicide? I'm helping my daughter with her music project and this is the last question and I can't find it anywhere! Answers and Views: Answer by SEXY : THE 8TH DWARFIt was probably because he feared his … [Read more...] about Why did composer Peter Tchaikovsky suicide?