Question by ED: how did boris yeltsin become the first leader of the russian federation? a. by leading a coup against Gorbachev’s government b. by seizing control of the communist government c. by inciting a workers’ revolution d. by rallying … [Read more...] about How did yeltsin become the first leader of the russian federation?
History and Politics
Why Leonid Brezhnev used to kiss other men on the lips?
Question by : Brezhnev always used to kiss other men on the lips. Was this a personal thing or a fashion at the time? I never saw Putin kiss other men. @ K2010: Your link is very good ... and funny: "There was an unsuccessful attempt to kiss … [Read more...] about Why Leonid Brezhnev used to kiss other men on the lips?
How was the USSR-Russia able to emerge as a military super power under the isolation of communism?
Question by : How was the USSR-Russia able to emerge as a military super power under the isolation of communism? They also put the first human being into outer space and carried a 'Space Race" against the United States - all in communist isolation. … [Read more...] about How was the USSR-Russia able to emerge as a military super power under the isolation of communism?
Was the USSR better than the USA because there is a much more equal distribution of wealth in USSR?
Question by : Was the USSR better than the USA because there is a much more equal distribution of wealth in USSR? In USSR wealth was very evenly distributed. In USA it is not. There is big income inequality in USA. Answers and Views: Answer by The … [Read more...] about Was the USSR better than the USA because there is a much more equal distribution of wealth in USSR?
Has there ever been Perestroika and Glasnost in world’s history before?
Question by Jason R: Has there ever been an event in history similar to the effects of Perestroika and Glasnost? Let me elaborate a little more... Mikhail Gorbachev introduced Perestroika to the Soviet Union which introduced "market-like" reforms and … [Read more...] about Has there ever been Perestroika and Glasnost in world’s history before?
How successful was Leonid Brezhnev’s foreign policies?
Question by : How far can Brezhnev’s foreign policies be seen as a success? RUSSIAN HISTORY Answers and Views: Answer by Spotty JBrezhnev? Who cares? Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about How successful was Leonid Brezhnev’s foreign policies?
why did trotsky and his followers want to spread communism to other nations?
Question by : why did trotsky and his followers want to spread communism to other nations? THANKS! Answers and Views: Read all the answers in the comments. Add your own answer! … [Read more...] about why did trotsky and his followers want to spread communism to other nations?