Question by J: Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule of Brezhnev onward (62' - 91')? This isn't intended to be a political debate. Rather, it's a question (from a Westerner who is honestly just curious) as to … [Read more...] about Is the average Russian better off today as opposed to under the Soviet rule?
History and Politics
Was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini?
Question by bdubbayou: How was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini? What do you guys think made Stalin a good dictator and Mussolini a bad one? Obviously they were both bad dictators, but as far as being a "good" dictator, what made them more … [Read more...] about Was Stalin a better dictator than Mussolini?
Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity?
Question by fabiola: Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity throughout his rule? If there was ever a case in which he expressed any of these virtues,please help me out. And please be specific! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Was Leonid Brezhnev ever generous, compassionate, or show pity?
How did Lenin justify his policies?
Question by jomall: How did Lenin justify his negative policies? After the Bolshevik takeover, Lenin introduced many new policies - both negative and positive. What negative policies did he introduce and what were his reasons to introduce … [Read more...] about How did Lenin justify his policies?
Some good internet sources on Rasputin?
Question by ♥glíttєr pílls♫: Please help me find some good internet sources on Rasputin? I'm putting together a presentation for my World Civ class on Rasputin. I have to have two internet sources. My teacher is VERY picky about the internet … [Read more...] about Some good internet sources on Rasputin?
Grigorii Rasputin’s real relations with the Tzar?
Question by Madi: What were Grigorii Rasputin's real relations with the Tsar? I'm doing a research project on Grigorii Rasputin, and everything about him is very up in the air about his life. Not a lot of the information is rock solid, just a bunch … [Read more...] about Grigorii Rasputin’s real relations with the Tzar?
Are the followers of Trotsky any different from a terrorist group?
Question by The Fed Up Matthew™: How are followers of Trotsky any different from a terrorist group? They advocate a permanent revolution in every country in order for their system to succeed and their system would abolish private property … [Read more...] about Are the followers of Trotsky any different from a terrorist group?