Question by Vivien C: Animal Farm and relation to the Russian Revolution? I have to write a brief short paragraph on how Animal Farm, a book by George Orwell, relates to the Russian Revolution. The following points are as follows: a. The original … [Read more...] about What’s the relation of Animal Farm to the Russian Revolution?
History and Politics
What big sea ports were used in Russia in the 1700s?
Question by Moni: What were some big sea ports used in Russia in the 1700s? Answers and Views: Answer by Bigredan *JPAThe big sea ports were Archangelsk, Reveal (now called Tallinn), Riga, Sevastapol and … [Read more...] about What big sea ports were used in Russia in the 1700s?
How did the Soviet Union use espionage during the Cold War?
Question by Sam N: How did the USSR use espionage in the Cold War? Did they spy only on the US or did their espionage involve Great Britain and other countries as well? How good was the information they received? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How did the Soviet Union use espionage during the Cold War?
Is it true that the Romanov women were raped by the execution squad?
Question by With her head in the clouds: Is it true that the Romanov women were raped by the execution squad also? I have heard these rumours alleging this. Answers and Views: Answer by X DEMOLITION LOVERS XI've studying the Russian Revolution in … [Read more...] about Is it true that the Romanov women were raped by the execution squad?
What was Trotsky’s stance on communism?
Question by big_sis_little_sis9: What was Leon Trotsky's stance on communism? Answers and Views: Answer by UKAdam44Trotsky considered himself an orthodox Marxist and Bolshevik-Leninist, arguing for the establishment of a vanguard party. His … [Read more...] about What was Trotsky’s stance on communism?
Why did the USSR get so much of Germany after WWII?
Question by JDoe787: How come the USSR got so much of Germany after WWII? West Germany was divided up into 3 areas that aren't as big as the Russian sector. Was there lines or parts of the West that were divided into GB , France , and USA … [Read more...] about Why did the USSR get so much of Germany after WWII?
How were personal freedoms respected in the Soviet Union?
Question by dreamyhotty: How were personal freedoms respected in the USSR? Freedom of speech, religion - travel? Would there be concentration camps or any form of punishment for those who tried to exercise such rights, like in modern … [Read more...] about How were personal freedoms respected in the Soviet Union?