Question by Marjane Satrapi: Was the Soviet Union justified in its tension and possible aggression against the United States? I asked if "Islamophobia" was comparable to the Red Scare One of you said that the terrorists of today have no … [Read more...] about Was the Soviet Union justified in its tension against the US?
History and Politics
What did Khrushchev mean by the cult of individual in his “Secret Speech”?
Question by Casper Vaught: In Khrushchev's "The Secret Speech" what does he mean by the cult of the individual in relation to Stalin? Need this for my history class and I honestly dont get it. Also, what were Stalin's crimes according to … [Read more...] about What did Khrushchev mean by the cult of individual in his “Secret Speech”?
Why many artists made works inspired by socialism but not capitalism?
Question by Geyamala: why many writers, artists made works inspired by socialism but not a single work made adulating capitalism? Gorky, Jack London, Pablo Neruda, Rolf fox, Christopher Caldwell Srisri, ,Mayakovsky,in literature and charlie … [Read more...] about Why many artists made works inspired by socialism but not capitalism?
What is legacy of USSR president Mikhail Gorbachev?
Question by kate: What is legacy of first and only president of the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev? for the world. How will he be remembered? In today's Russia, feelings are mixed-from admiration to hatred. He is also turning 80. Happy Birthday, … [Read more...] about What is legacy of USSR president Mikhail Gorbachev?
What if trotsky took power after lenin?
Question by First nameb J: What if trotsky took power over the soviet union after lenin? Answers and Views: Answer by WillHe could never have held onto it. He was much too great an idealist. essentially, he was impractical, theoretical, and … [Read more...] about What if trotsky took power after lenin?
What did Lenin do that was of Marxist beliefs?
Question by C'est La Vie: What did Vladimir Lenin do that was of Marxist beliefs? I know all about Marxism, but i am trying to find a connection between Lennin and the Marxism ideals. Answers and Views: Answer by Comicbook ReaderLenin was a … [Read more...] about What did Lenin do that was of Marxist beliefs?
What do russians think of their president medvedev?
Question by summer: what do russians think of their medvedev? Answers and Views: Answer by Slava TThere is no point in answering questions of a person who's already made up her mind. Haven't you? Read all the answers in the comments. Know better? … [Read more...] about What do russians think of their president medvedev?