Question by fun_kid621: does anybody know if people were forcibly tattooed in the soviet gulag system ? Answers and Views: Answer by ArcadiaNo, there was no tattooing of gulag prisoners. Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about Were people forcibly tattooed in the soviet gulag system ?
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How many times did the name of St. Petersburg, Russia change?
Question by Fading Rosy: How many times did the name of St. Petersburg, Russia change in the 20th century? Answers and Views: Answer by Warren S1914-renamed Petrograd 1924-renamed Leningrad 1991-renamed St Petersberg. Three changes. Read all the … [Read more...] about How many times did the name of St. Petersburg, Russia change?
Did the US and USSR ever fight directly?
Question by Ryan P: Did the US and USSR ever fight directly during the Cold War? I'm pretty sure the only time they came close to direct confrontation was during wars where one side fought another side supplied by other power, such as the USSR into … [Read more...] about Did the US and USSR ever fight directly?
What lead to the birth of the USSR?
Question by Tay: What specific events lead to the birth of the USSR? I can't seem to find detailed descriptions of events that lead to the birth of the USSR...oh and was the USSR formed before or after or..during.... the whole Boshevik, commies, … [Read more...] about What lead to the birth of the USSR?
HOW DID “glasnost” backfire on Gorbachev?
Question by Sam Jam: HOW DID “glasnost” backfire on Mikhail Gorbachev? ....in his attempt to reform the USSR? help me out por favor! Answers and Views: Answer by Panama JoeIt ended up with him getting ousted, and the Soviet Union dissolving. Read … [Read more...] about HOW DID “glasnost” backfire on Gorbachev?
Trotsky’s role in the Russian Revolution?
Question by Science and religion??: What were Trotsky's roles in the Russian Revolution? Was it mainly just the Red Army? D: I need more information for my speech on how he impacted the Russian Revolution. ): Answers and Views: Answer by Arnold … [Read more...] about Trotsky’s role in the Russian Revolution?
How did Putin consolidate his power in Russia?
Question by tajamariee: How did Putin consolidate his power in the Russian Federation in his first and second terms as President? What policies did he pursue to resolve the chaotic conditions he inherited from the Yeltsin regime and create the … [Read more...] about How did Putin consolidate his power in Russia?