Question by .: What the cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow probably looked like before the Soviets took over power in Russia? how the architecture was similar or different than western European countries? and please give names or describe the … [Read more...] about What the cities of St.Petersburg and Moscow looked like before the Soviets?
History and Politics
How did Stalin find out Marshall had the atomic bomb?
Question by gfsadfhrhytrfgju: How did Stalin find out Marshall had the atomic bomb before it was dropped? Wouldn't Americans be a bit suspicious if their was a Russian in a bomb factory? MSG Brad Stalin new trooman had the atomic bomb before it was … [Read more...] about How did Stalin find out Marshall had the atomic bomb?
Did Nikita Khrushchev’s secret speech intensify the Cold War?
Question by ManUtdMad: Did Khrushchev's secret speech intensify the cold war? Hey I was asked this the other day and the truth is im not really sure. Any help would be appreciated. x Answers and Views: Answer by WillNo, it was very well received in … [Read more...] about Did Nikita Khrushchev’s secret speech intensify the Cold War?
How is Mikhail Gorbachev viewed in Russia??
Question by Nathan A: How is Gorbachev viewed in Russia?? I figure to some he is a hero, and to some he is a villain. But which side seems to be in the majority? Answers and Views: Answer by Big ChrisIn the West (America and Europe) Gorbachev is … [Read more...] about How is Mikhail Gorbachev viewed in Russia??
Did the US and the USSR both do espionage during the cold war?
Question by A girl: During the cold war did the US and the Soviet Union both do espionage? I know that the soviet union had spies in the US but did the US have spies in the soviet union also? Answers and Views: Answer by tkahrs12122Of course Read … [Read more...] about Did the US and the USSR both do espionage during the cold war?
What was the peak military strength of the USSR?
Question by Alex: What was the peak military strength of the USSR during the Cold War? Does anyone know where to find a good summary of the size and strength of the Soviet armed forces during the Cold War? Number of troops, tanks, aircraft, … [Read more...] about What was the peak military strength of the USSR?
How was Nicholas II related to Kaiser Wilhelm?
Question by Princess Leia: How was Nicholas Romanov II related to Kaiser Wilhelm? Answers and Views: Answer by ole mantheir grandma was queen victoria Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about How was Nicholas II related to Kaiser Wilhelm?