Question by Liberal Atheist: Why didn't the revolution spread into the West after the Russian revolution? Lenin believed it was only a matter of time before the poor rose up, killed their leaders and set up a Communist society in Europe, the US and … [Read more...] about Why didn’t the Russian revolution spread into the West?
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What does the word “Soviet” in Soviet Union and USSR mean?
Question by VisibleNinjaInvisibleSignPost: What does the "Soviet" in Soviet Union and USSR mean? I just mean the word "soviet" by itself? What is the definition of "soviet" How old is the word "soviet" What language or languages does it first … [Read more...] about What does the word “Soviet” in Soviet Union and USSR mean?
What was the impact of Gorbachev on Germany?
Question by : What was the impact of Gorbachev on the development of germany? Answers and Views: Answer by LilituWith his Glasnost policy he was the one who indirectly caused the fall of Eastern Germany DDR he also refused to send soviet troops to … [Read more...] about What was the impact of Gorbachev on Germany?
What industry did the USSR apply to the Eastern Bloc?
Question by : What industry did the Soviet Union apply to the Eastern Bloc? And effects? I know Czechoslovakia was told to focus on heavy industry in its initial 5 year plans. What were other countries told to do? And what environmental effects did … [Read more...] about What industry did the USSR apply to the Eastern Bloc?
Who does snowball and napoleon in animal farm represent in history?
Question by gaas: who does snowball and napoleon represent in history in animal farm? Answers and Views: Answer by mereMERE521Napoleon, a Berkshire boar, is the main villain of Animal Farm. Napoleon begins to gradually build up his power, using … [Read more...] about Who does snowball and napoleon in animal farm represent in history?
What are some symbols that represent the Stalin’s KGB?
Question by AK-47: What are some symbols that represent the KGB or Stalin's Secret Police? Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundThe two main symbols of the KGB are the shield and downward pointing dagger of their … [Read more...] about What are some symbols that represent the Stalin’s KGB?
What happened during the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
Question by sydney: What happened during the Bolshevik Revolution? Describe the Bolshevik Revolution? Were they cruel, nice, or fair? What was their goal? And how did they control people / things? Did they overthrow people? Also, kudos to anybody who … [Read more...] about What happened during the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?