Question by Caticat: What events in 1949 made the Soviet Union become as powerful as hte United-States? Can you tell me which events made the Soviet Union become so powerful. I already know about the atomic bomb and COMECON but I need to know what … [Read more...] about What events in 1949 made the USSR become as powerful as the US?
History and Politics
Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks?
Question by Dylandunkz: Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks rise to power and why? Please explain why aswell please!!! Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundYes they did. The April thesis was Lenin's call to arms on his … [Read more...] about Did The April Thesis and Kornilov Revolt help the Bolsheviks?
How did Joseph Stalin keep control over the Russian people?
Question by eyoca: How did Stalin keep control over the Russian people? Explain how Stalin was able to control the Russian people, mainly in the Great Terror Actually, on second thoughts, ignore the bit about the great terror :) Answers and … [Read more...] about How did Joseph Stalin keep control over the Russian people?
Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the revolution?
Question by AussieGIRL♥: Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the Russian Revolution? How? Why/Why not? Thanks. Trotsky and Lenin were not related. I know that, I'm not stupid! Answers and Views: Answer by Mal MalhiTrotsky was Lenin's … [Read more...] about Was Trotsky more successful than Lenin during the revolution?
How were atheists treated in St. Petersburg during the Great Purge?
Question by When HARRY Met GINNY: How were atheists treated in Saint Petersburg (Russia) during the Great Purge ? . (BBC) In 1937, Stalin launched his Great Purge, intensifying his campaign against anyone he saw as a threat to his regime. Those … [Read more...] about How were atheists treated in St. Petersburg during the Great Purge?
How did Vladimir Lenin rise through his propaganda machine?
Question by Dylandunkz: how did Lenin rise through his propaganda machine? Please explain in depth. How did Lenin use propaganda to rise, facts incuded in answer would be helpful,thanks Answers and Views: Answer by SpellboundLenin used propaganda … [Read more...] about How did Vladimir Lenin rise through his propaganda machine?
In what ways were the Khrushchev years benificial to Russia?
Question by Lovelyn: in what ways were the khrushchev years benificial to russia during (1953-1964)? Answers and Views: Answer by hipponiusKhrushchev's "peaceful coexistence" policy towards the USA was an attempt to soften competition between the … [Read more...] about In what ways were the Khrushchev years benificial to Russia?