Question by cupcake: Why did the soviet union invade Afghanistan in 1979? please tell me in simple terms. i'm not great at understanding social studies terms. and i really want to understand what the main reason is why the soviet union invaded. thank … [Read more...] about Why did the soviet union invade Afghanistan?
History and Politics
How did Josef Stalin exploit the illness and death of Lenin?
Question by me: How did Stalin exploit the illness and death of Lenin? there's something about trotsky being on a train south, and stalin telling him that there wasn't time for him to return to the funeral, even though there was plenty of time. and … [Read more...] about How did Josef Stalin exploit the illness and death of Lenin?
Were foreigners restricted from visiting the Soviet Union during the 1960s?
Question by Meredith: Were foreigners restricted from visiting the USSR during the 1960s? Or if they were, was it extremely hard to get access in? Or did you have to be a government official or something? Go into details, if you can. Answers and … [Read more...] about Were foreigners restricted from visiting the Soviet Union during the 1960s?
What St.Petersburg and Moscow looked like before the Soviets?
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 St.Petersburg and Moscow looked like before the Soviets?
Did Khrushchev bang his shoe at the UN and shout “We will bury you”?
Question by David M: Nikita Khrushchev, the shoe, and "We will bury you"? My history teacher claims that Nikita Khrushchev banged his shoe at the UN and shouted "We will bury you" at the damned capitalists. However, Wikipedia says that the shoe and … [Read more...] about Did Khrushchev bang his shoe at the UN and shout “We will bury you”?
Was Ivan the terrible the first Russian tsar?
Question by bluiemonster: Was Ivan the terrible the first one known as a tsar? Also was he the main one who began the russian uprising? Any information plus websites about the russian rising will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Answers and … [Read more...] about Was Ivan the terrible the first Russian tsar?
What was the first type of government after Tsar Nicholas II was murdered?
Question by .dizzy.with.daydreams.: What was the first type of government to to be set into power, after Tsar Nicholas II was murdered? Answers and Views: Answer by RyanUm...well, you could make the case it was "anarchy" type of government given … [Read more...] about What was the first type of government after Tsar Nicholas II was murdered?