Question by Cullen: What happened to Russia? How did Russia go from a Top Power country to Its current status? Why is Russia no longer called the USSR? What is/was USSR, Soviet Union, Russia? What do they refer to? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What happened to Russia? How did Russia go from a Top Power country to Its current status?
Economy and Geography
Why is Russia still considered a powerful country?
Question by emeka c: Why is Russia still considered a powerful country? Russia is not even in the top 5 economies of the world, Aside from being the largest country in the world. What else makes Russia powerful? I mean the country is poor and cold? … [Read more...] about Why is Russia still considered a powerful country?
How has Russia’s change from a planned economy to a more free market economy improved the Russian economy?
Question by jj: How has Russia's change from a planned economy to a more free market economy improved the Russian economy? How has Russia's change from a planned economy (a command economy) to a more free market economy improved the Russian economy? … [Read more...] about How has Russia’s change from a planned economy to a more free market economy improved the Russian economy?
Is Russia becoming a better country economically and stuff every year?
Question by Taylor: Is Russia becoming a better country economically and stuff every year? People tell me that Russia sucks. They tell me it is a failed state, smells bad there, and claim it is just a destroyed society. They say everything is … [Read more...] about Is Russia becoming a better country economically and stuff every year?
What is Russia like?
Question by Eleanorre: ????russia???????????? Just a question FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN THERE, what is Russia like? in regards to culture, people, geography, sights-to-see, etc. also, what are your expiriences of it like? have you ever been … [Read more...] about What is Russia like?