Question by Lizzy P.: How did the United States and the Soviet Union dominate world affairs? How did the United States and the Soviet Union dominate world affairs in 1920-1990? Thanks so much! Answers and Views: Answer by JustinNot a lot happened … [Read more...] about How did the US and the USSR dominate world affairs?
History and Politics
Did Clinton have a secret tryst with Yeltsin?
Question by windupagreg: Did President Clinton have a secret tryst with Boris Yeltsin? The world's press covered the funeral of former Russian Premier Yeltsin today. Apparently a cameraman for ABC got shots of Bill Clinton french kissing the corpse … [Read more...] about Did Clinton have a secret tryst with Yeltsin?
Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual policy?
Question by John D: Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual, if complementary, policy? Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundGlasnost was a stand alone policy, it means openness, although it was mean to work hand in hand with the … [Read more...] about Was glasnost a part of perestroika or an individual policy?
How did Rasputin do all of that?
Question by Beckay Cwoe: How did Rasputin do it? So im watching Nicholas and Alexander and studied russian revolution this past year. And i am just astonished by Rasputin, how did he know about Alexei? How did he increase the health of the … [Read more...] about How did Rasputin do all of that?
How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Question by iheartu11994: How would you describe how glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union? Answers and Views: Answer by I Will Survivethe CIA obviously bribed Gorbachev to be too lenient, and they bribed some of the soviet … [Read more...] about How glasnost and perestroika brought an end to the Soviet Union?
Why did Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin?
Question by PROPANE: Why did "Iron Joe" Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin and instead become a dictator? In other words, why did he become a power-hungry maniac instead of going by the original guidelines of the Soviet Union, and why … [Read more...] about Why did Stalin decide to go against the teachings of Lenin?
How did Russian population view the soviet war in Afghanistan?
Question by Brad: How the Russian population viewed the soviet war in Afghanistan? The bulk of the Evangelist american population sees it as a one of the multiple fronts of America's wars on "Evil" Muslims. Did the soviet population viewed it as a … [Read more...] about How did Russian population view the soviet war in Afghanistan?