Question by Rani: Did Soviet communism really pose a legitimate threat to the West? Did Soviet communism really pose a legitimate threat to the West? Answers and Views: Answer by yosefangelYes, the Soviet Union was at one time as big and strong as … [Read more...] about Did Soviet communism really pose a threat to the West?
History and Politics
How did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan increase USSR-USA tensions?
Question by : How did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan increase tensions between the USA and the USSR? I need to know this for my history GCSE in two weeks and I am so confused :( please help me! Answers and Views: Answer by Stan213It was a proxy … [Read more...] about How did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan increase USSR-USA tensions?
What was so different about Peter the Great?
Question by turtle: What was so different about Tsar, Peter the Great? I think he was a drinker..? And tried to Westernize Europe. Answers and Views: Answer by Alina he had the true dreams of a king he was the all essential hero rapped up in mother … [Read more...] about What was so different about Peter the Great?
How did people make money in the USSR?
Question by Baussman: How did people make money in the Soviet Union? In Soviet Russia, did everyone get paid the same amount? If someone didn't have a job, what would happen? Would they still be given food or would they be taken away by the KGB? Did … [Read more...] about How did people make money in the USSR?
What were Soviet tactics in the war in Afghanistan?
Question by Kozlinaya Golova: What do you think about Soviet tactics in the war in Afghanistan? I myself am Jewish, and support Israel in the war on terror. Yet I believe that Soviet tactics in 1980-s went too far. Likewise, I condemn US tactics in … [Read more...] about What were Soviet tactics in the war in Afghanistan?
What Made Nicholas II A Weak Ruler?
Question by Dance Is Lifee ;D: What Made Tsar Nicholas II A Weak Ruler ? Whats Thhings Made Tsar Nicholas II A Weak Ruler . Things Like Confidence , Lack Of Experience . And Also Things What He Did ? Eg. Never Listened To His People . Wasnt Ready … [Read more...] about What Made Nicholas II A Weak Ruler?
How did Vladimir Lenin gain control of Russia between 1918-1921?
Question by RedHeads RoCk: How did Lenin gain control of Russia between 1918-1921? I need help finding the answer. And i must address the problem of World War I, the russian Civil war, and war communism. Can anyone help me? And please nothing that is … [Read more...] about How did Vladimir Lenin gain control of Russia between 1918-1921?