Question by bowlesgirl: How have the borders of Russia changed from the time of the last tsar (Nicholas II) to present? This is for a geography class; we will be writing an in-class essay on the topic. I have a lot of information on political … [Read more...] about How have the borders of Russia changed from the time of Nicholas II?
History and Politics
What style of rule did Vladimir Lenin use in Russia?
Question by Spyros B: What style of rule did Vladimir Lenin use? Did Lenin use a Machiavellian, Ideologue, or Realpolitik style of rule? Answers and Views: Answer by yuitoihkSex Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this … [Read more...] about What style of rule did Vladimir Lenin use in Russia?
Some things that make Leon Trotsky an important individual in history?
Question by Hey S: What are some things that make Leon Trotsky an important individual in history? doing a report Answers and Views: Answer by TampiqueñitaHe showed the importance of the diary life. And of course the important period of history he … [Read more...] about Some things that make Leon Trotsky an important individual in history?
What if the USSR never invaded Afghanistan?
Question by AndyC: What if the Soviet Union never invaded Afghanistan? How would the cold war have changed if soviet leaders had not taken an aggressive stance with Afghanistan? How might this impact Soviet relations with the west? Answers and … [Read more...] about What if the USSR never invaded Afghanistan?
What were the failures and successes of Nicholas II?
Question by Lynx: What were the failures and successes of Nicholas II of Russia? Could you say something about this Tzar's successes and failures? Serious answers please!!! I mean, his reforms which was successful and which was failures ? Answers … [Read more...] about What were the failures and successes of Nicholas II?
Gorbachev’s Glasnost and its effects in Russian society?
Question by jhengssulee: Glasnost and its effects in Russian society? How did Glasnost affect censorship and freedom of press and speech in the former USSR? Answers and Views: Answer by Jonathan GUnfortunately, it proved ruinous for the Russian … [Read more...] about Gorbachev’s Glasnost and its effects in Russian society?
How did you feel about Boris Yeltsin?
Question by Whootziedude: How did you feel about Yeltsin? No doubt he made many, many mistakes, but I will always remember Boris Yeltsin standing astride a tank to oppose an attempted coup by Communist hardliners in the summer of 1991. He was far … [Read more...] about How did you feel about Boris Yeltsin?