Question by Dean: What did Rasputin do that made the czar want to kill him? Answers and Views: Answer by GraybeardYou'd do better to just Google this one. The story of this psychotic monk is really fascinating. Read all the answers in the … [Read more...] about What did Grigori Rasputin do that made the czar want to kill him?
History and Politics
Did tzar Alexander II deserve the title Liberator?
Question by Beth N: Did Alexander II deserve the title Tsar liberator? Some vague notes would be very useful, my text books aren't being very helpful! Answers and Views: Answer by Bob AIn spite of his obstination on playing Russian Autocrat, … [Read more...] about Did tzar Alexander II deserve the title Liberator?
Could Romanov family decedents ever come back into power?
Question by Bobby: Could decedents of the Romanov family ever come back into power? I`m just wondering, and would it mater if they were distant (prince William) or direct ( I know she never escaped, but just for the sake of it, the great great … [Read more...] about Could Romanov family decedents ever come back into power?
What were the policies of Tsar Alexander I?
Question by Melina: What were the policies of Tsar Alexander I and why did it disturb and confuse his contemporaries? Answers and Views: Answer by fred16For one, despite what legislayive bodies had decided, much promised reforms were not carried … [Read more...] about What were the policies of Tsar Alexander I?
What famous Russian was placed in Lenin’s Tomb?
Question by Chris P. Bacon: What famous Russian revolutionary was placed in Lenin's Tomb? John Reed was from Portland, Oregon. He wasn't Russian. I believe the answer is John Lenin, revolutionary leader of the Beatles. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What famous Russian was placed in Lenin’s Tomb?
Did any volga germans assimilate with russians?
Question by Becca W: did any volga germans assimilate with russians? Did any of them live around the penza oblast? Answers and Views: Answer by Vio17The Germans of the Volga River region used to live in rather tight communities when they first … [Read more...] about Did any volga germans assimilate with russians?
How did Alexander I bring social reforms to Russia?
Question by Miya J: How did Alexander I Romanov bring social reforms to Russia? Answers and Views: Answer by Metry wikipedia Read all the answers in the comments. Give your own answer to this question! … [Read more...] about How did Alexander I bring social reforms to Russia?