Question by Joy: What is Ivan the Terrible tsar of all russia known for? that was so terrible. I'm reading about him and i'm confused Answers and Views: Answer by masternachosAccording to one legend, he had his architects build the famous St. … [Read more...] about What is tsar Ivan the Terrible of russia known for?
History and Politics
If Gorbachev’s reforms had worked would USSR be better than America?
Question by Linangus: If Gorbachev's reformation had worked, would the CCCP be better than America is now, socially and economically? Judging by the goals of perestroika, demokratizatsiya, and glasnost, it looks like the CCCP would have a more … [Read more...] about If Gorbachev’s reforms had worked would USSR be better than America?
Should the US have gone to the war with the USSR in 1946?
Question by USS Kentucky SSBN-737: Should we have gone to the war with the USSR in 1946 and save the world a LOT of trouble? No Cold War? We would win and here is why. 1. B-29's would have destroyed the production capability of the Russians. The … [Read more...] about Should the US have gone to the war with the USSR in 1946?
Was the Russian Revolution inevitable?
Question by Fred G.: Was the Russian Revolution inevitable? Or, were there opportunities missed by the tsar and others...? Specifically, given the dramatic sweep of events from 1860 to the October Revolution (e.g. the emancipation of the serfs, the … [Read more...] about Was the Russian Revolution inevitable?
How many deaths are attributed to Vladimir Lenin?
Question by SpaceX: How many deaths are attributed to Lenin? That would be counting all military operations and all revolutionary wars, actions by the Secret Police, and whatever else. Different figures for each are okay, I can add them up. Answers … [Read more...] about How many deaths are attributed to Vladimir Lenin?
What was it like for the Soviet Union under Gorbachev?
Question by aj: What was it like for the Soviet Union under the rule of Gorbachev? Answers and Views: Answer by XamanatorHe tried to ban vodka!! Far more concerned with swanning around winning diplomatic plaudits than achieving anything at home. … [Read more...] about What was it like for the Soviet Union under Gorbachev?
How was Tolstoy’s legacy treated by the Soviet Union?
Question by : how was leo tolstoy's legacy treated by the soviet union? Answers and Views: Answer by CricketThey called him a anti-capitalist Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about How was Tolstoy’s legacy treated by the Soviet Union?