Question by Don: Where did the modern name for Russia come from and what were some earlier names? I think "Russia" came from a Viking term but I could be wrong. I'd also like to know and earlier and ancient names for Russia. Answers and … [Read more...] about Where did the modern name for Russia come from and what were some earlier names?
History and Politics
How are the relations between the United States and Russia today?
Question by Joshua: How are the relations between the United States and Russia today? 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. … [Read more...] about How are the relations between the United States and Russia today?
How exactly did Russia learn how to make atomic weapons?
Question by LiverCancer: How exactly did Russia learn how to make atomic weapons? I thought the concepts that fueled the Manhattan Project were relatively unknown and revolutionary. Did Russia just “figure it out”, or were they able to successfully … [Read more...] about How exactly did Russia learn how to make atomic weapons?
What are the differences and similarities between Tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia?
Question by Magicalhobo: What are the differences and similarities between Tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia? Exactly what the title asks. How was Tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia similar or different from each other? Thanks in advance to anyone that … [Read more...] about What are the differences and similarities between Tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia?
What were the western reactions to the Russian Revolution?
Question by Really Wanna Know!: What were the western reactions to the Russian Revolution? Im doing this for a history speech on the Cold War. We've been told to like review the Russian Revolution (which we've never studied, awesome school) and the … [Read more...] about What were the western reactions to the Russian Revolution?
What is russia doing to help with the situation in north korea?
Question by Just Google It: What is russia doing to help with the situation in north korea? it is their fault after all that they pose a threat to peace.Why does the U.S have to clean up the mess the russias created. If the U.S goes to war with north … [Read more...] about What is russia doing to help with the situation in north korea?
How does the past influence todays relationship between Russia and the west?
Question by j o: How does the past influence todays relationship between Russia and the west? I've got an essay for History I need to right, and the question is, "to what extent do you think attitudes and events from the past influence today's … [Read more...] about How does the past influence todays relationship between Russia and the west?