Question by Mr. Atoz: Do you think there's any chance that Russia could reinstate its Monarchy? Could you see this happening? I have heard that the Orthodox Church would like it to happen. Answers and Views: Answer by LiliThe Russian Orthodox … [Read more...] about Is there any chance that Russia could reinstate its Monarchy?
History and Politics
Why did Aleksandr Kerensky try to stop the Bolshevik Revolution?
Question by : Why did Kerensky try to stop the Bolshevik Revolution? So, Kerensky's action was he tried to stop the Bolshevik takeover and persuade loyal soldiers around Petrograd to stop the revolution. But what are the reasons he did this? Thanks … [Read more...] about Why did Aleksandr Kerensky try to stop the Bolshevik Revolution?
How did Stalin become the Soviet Leader and not Trotsky?
Question by Mr X: How did Stalin become Supreme Leader of the Soviet Union and not Trotsky? Stalin drank, he was a peasant, he had poor charisma, he suffered from extreme paranoia. Even Lenin himself before he died cautioned the Bolsheviks against … [Read more...] about How did Stalin become the Soviet Leader and not Trotsky?
How should I refer to the former USSR in a proper way?
Question by Jabrown93: What is the proper way to refer to the former USSR? In an essay would I refer to the former USSR as the former Soviet bloc or the Soviet bloc. Or are both of these obsolete? Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by Lex … [Read more...] about How should I refer to the former USSR in a proper way?
How was Russian communist economy different than a capitalist economy?
Question by Rasta: How is a communist economy (like Russia under Stalin) different than a capitalist economy? - Describe how the Communist state developed under Lenin. - Summarize the effects of Stalin's five-year plans. - Explain why Stalin launched … [Read more...] about How was Russian communist economy different than a capitalist economy?
Did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik’s success?
Question by Christina: How did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik's success in Russia, 1917? Any other aspects that contributed to the success of the Bolshevik Revolution (October Revolution) would be great. No wikipedia … [Read more...] about Did the deterioration of the homefront contribute to the Bolshevik’s success?
What would happen if Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Stalin?
Question by Luke: What do you think would happen if Leon Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Joseph Stalin? In my opinion 1. "The Cold War" would have never happened 2. The 25 million people that were killed in Joseph Stalin's great purge, … [Read more...] about What would happen if Trotsky was the leader of Russia instead of Stalin?