Question by daisyhead: What cultural influence did the Byzantine empire have on Russia? the question says: Byzantine empire to Russia (what two specific things did the Byzantine Empire spread to Russia through cultural diffusion?) please help me I … [Read more...] about What influence did the Byzantine empire have on Russia?
History and Politics
Would Russia survive a two front war in WW2?
Question by rz1971: Would Russia have been able to survive a two front war in WW2? What if, in, say August 1941, Japan invades Russia after Germany does in June 1941. Would Russia have been able to survive a two front war against Germany and Japan. … [Read more...] about Would Russia survive a two front war in WW2?
The relations between the United States and Russia today?
Question by Joshua: How are the relations between the United States and Russia today? Are we still enemies, how we were back when Russia was communist or are we trying to improve U.S. & Russia relations??? Thank You!!! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about The relations between the United States and Russia today?
Do you think Russia has Europe over the gas and oil?
Question by Real Grit: Do you think Russia has Europe over the barrels over nat gas and oil? Especially if Russia controls oil transit pipeline in Georgia. USA can't even make up its mind to look for oil and gas. It looks like the 21st century … [Read more...] about Do you think Russia has Europe over the gas and oil?
How has the centrally planned economy hindered Russia’s transition to capitalism?
Question by emelero19: How has the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a capitalism? In what ways has the centrally planned economy of the former Soviet Union hindered Russia's transition to a … [Read more...] about How has the centrally planned economy hindered Russia’s transition to capitalism?
The equivalent of a 19th century Russian Rouble?
Question by Alex: What is the equivalent of a 19th century Russian Rouble? At the time Crime and Punishment takes place, what is the US Dollar equivalent of one Russian Rouble in today's terms? It seems that now the Rouble is worth 4 cents, but what … [Read more...] about The equivalent of a 19th century Russian Rouble?
Are the feelings between Russia and the West all about money?
Question by jessica a: Are the hard feelings between russia and the West all about money? After WWI the US gave russia 8 billion rubles in aid that was never repaid. The rest of the allies added another 5 billion rubles. During and after WWII russia … [Read more...] about Are the feelings between Russia and the West all about money?