Question by Mike: Did the U.S. support the Kerensky government in the Soviet Union? It was during their revolution Answers and Views: Answer by LeonThe U.S. did support Kerensky but only to keep Russia in WW1. His government only lasted about six … [Read more...] about Did the U.S. support the Kerensky government?
History and Politics
Did Russia help Serbia by declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Question by Glenn Harvey Fingler: Why do you think that Russia helped Serbia by declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1914? Solzhenitsyn wrote that friendship should stop short of self-immolation, in reference to this. The Russians knew … [Read more...] about Did Russia help Serbia by declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Is Rosalea Krakovski a descendant of Joseph Stalin?
Question by Samian's Twelfth Account: How is Rosalea Krakovski a descendant of Joseph Stalin? I came across this Wikipedia article today, but the sources were highly dubious: Apparently, she claims to be a descendant of Joseph Stalin, but I … [Read more...] about Is Rosalea Krakovski a descendant of Joseph Stalin?
Were Gorbachev’s policies a continuation of Khrushchev’s reforms?
Question by CyclicalBash: To what extent were Gorbachev's policies a continuation of Khrushchev's domestic reforms? To what extent were Gorbachev's policies a continuation of Khrushchev's domestic reforms and how did that lead to the collapse of … [Read more...] about Were Gorbachev’s policies a continuation of Khrushchev’s reforms?
How far was the failure of the 1905 Revolution due to divisions?
Question by Danielle: How far was the failure of the 1905 Revolution due to divisions among the Tsar’s opponents? Ive been given this as an essay question and to be honest i have no idea how to asnwer it.. im not sure what it means by the 'divisions … [Read more...] about How far was the failure of the 1905 Revolution due to divisions?
The difference between perestroika and glasnost?
Question by Senator: What is the difference between perestroika and glasnost? Answers and Views: Answer by imrodone begins with "p" and the other with "g" Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about The difference between perestroika and glasnost?
Was freedom of speech in Russia real under Yeltsin or Putin?
Question by kate: Was freedom of speech real under Yeltsin or Putin? And do people have rights to judge B.Yeltsin now. Isn't it too soon for Modern History? Answers and Views: Answer by polynesian It looked an absolute freedom of speech in the early … [Read more...] about Was freedom of speech in Russia real under Yeltsin or Putin?