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What Were the Poor Peasants of Russia Called?

Russian peasants mowing the grass

Question by Taylor: What were the poor peasant farmers of Russia called? only answer if you actually know. If possible, add a source so I can make sure. don't say something silly like "poor peasant farmers of Russia" THANK YOU! Answers and … [Read more...] about What Were the Poor Peasants of Russia Called?

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Why Poison and Gunshots Didn’t Kill Rasputin?

Wax sculptures of Rasputin and Yusupov

Question by Lord Zane Vorhis: What reasons are given as to why poison and gunshots didn't kill Rasputin? His wine was poisoned and he was shot...yet he died by drowning. Why didn't the poison or bullets kill him? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Why Poison and Gunshots Didn’t Kill Rasputin?

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What Hair and Eyes Color did Romanov Sisters Have?

Members of the Romanov family seated together

Question by With her head in the clouds: What color hair and eyes did the four Romanov sisters have? I've been researching them and have been coming with conflicting information. Answers and Views: Answer by ssss Sandy hair color (Light brown) … [Read more...] about What Hair and Eyes Color did Romanov Sisters Have?

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Why did some Americans Emigrate to Russia in the 1930s?

A plant being built during Soviet industrialization of 1930s

Question by Quoc T: Why the Americans immigrate to Russia back in 1930's? I doing the research about that and All I got is a five-year plan of Stalin and a few personal opinions. I need more facts for my paper, please help. Answers and … [Read more...] about Why did some Americans Emigrate to Russia in the 1930s?

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Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian Casualties in WWII so High?

Himmler inspects war prisoners in Russia

Question by Haja: Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian casualties in World War 2 so high? Were the Soviet people themselves resisting the invasion that's why they died? If Stalingrad was being invaded by the Nazis, and they were defeated..why … [Read more...] about Why were the Soviet Military and Civilian Casualties in WWII so High?

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How tall was Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s wife?

standing photo of Nicholas II and his wife

Question by nygiantsfan: How tall was Tsar Nicholas II's wife? I need to know it for history and wasn't Tsar Nicholas the shortest of his family? Answers and Views: Answer by CEM-L-G Nicholas II was 5'7" (170 cm.) Some sources put him at even … [Read more...] about How tall was Russian Tsar Nicholas II’s wife?

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Why Did the Romanov Dynasty in Russia Collapse?

Question by Maddison: Why did the Romanov Dynasty collapse? How did Kerensky provisional government affect the fall of the Romanov Dynasty? Answers and Views: Answer by Genevieve M. All these emperors (except Alexander III) had German-born … [Read more...] about Why Did the Romanov Dynasty in Russia Collapse?

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