Question by FldHckyBasktblALLSTAR: Why did lenin face problems during a communist period of time? I wasn't in class for the notes but I got them from a friend and it says "Lenin faces incredible problems" "Death, hunger, shattered government and … [Read more...] about Why did lenin face problems during the communist period?
History and Politics
Was Rasputin a help or a hinderance to the Romanov family?
Question by вяσσкє ѕυмηєя: Was Rasputin a help or a hinderance to the royal family? In 1905 russia do you think that Rasputin helped Tsar Nicholas ii or was a problem? If you don't mind could you say why you think this? I am really interested to know … [Read more...] about Was Rasputin a help or a hinderance to the Romanov family?
Why did Gorbachev institute the policy of glasnost?
Question by Nikki: why did Mikhail Gorbachev institute the policy of glasnost? ~To gain acceptance for free political elections ~To reform the soviet unions politically and economiclly ~to reinforce he basic economic principles of communism ~to bring … [Read more...] about Why did Gorbachev institute the policy of glasnost?
Does Gorbachev regrets glasnost now that people make fun of him?
Question by Marjane Satrapi: Do you think Mikhail Gorbachev regrets glasnost now that people keep making fun of his head? Sorry, this was funnier in my head while I was eating breakfast :o) Answers and Views: Answer by 27charactersMikhail Gorbachev … [Read more...] about Does Gorbachev regrets glasnost now that people make fun of him?
How was WWI different for Russia from earlier wars?
Question by Alex: How was world war one different from earlier wars in which russia had been involved? How was world war one different from earlier wars in which russia had been involved? Answers and Views: Answer by Chief WigwamThey were fighting … [Read more...] about How was WWI different for Russia from earlier wars?
How did Joseph Stalin suppress freedom of speech?
Question by Emily Ferretti: How did Joseph Stalin suppress freedom of speech in the Soviet Union? I'm writing a paper comparing the tyrannical methods of Shakespeare's Macbeth and Joseph Stalin, and the way each of them suppressed freedom of … [Read more...] about How did Joseph Stalin suppress freedom of speech?
What could happen if Hitler made friends with Stalin?
Question by John Locke: What would have happened if Hitler made friends with Stalin? Let's say Hitler and Stalin joined forces instead of fighting eachother. Would the US still have won the war? Answers and Views: Answer by signlPeople in England … [Read more...] about What could happen if Hitler made friends with Stalin?