Question by Tokio Husky: What is the Russian nickname for Katrina? I was told the Russian nickname for Katrina would be Katya, is it correct? How is it spelled? Answers and Views: Answer by Greeny No, Katya is short for Katherine and is spelt Катя … [Read more...] about The Russian nickname for Katrina?
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Has Abramovich ever spoken at a press conference?
Question by mp01: Has Roman Abramovich ever spoken at a press conference or done an interview? i assume he might not be confident in English but has he through the use of a translator you never hear direct comments from him, only hearsay from … [Read more...] about Has Abramovich ever spoken at a press conference?
How is Abramovich so wealthy?
Question by Jaye: How is roman abramovich so wealthy? This guy roman abramovich is like 39 and he's worth like $ 18.7 billion. How is he so wealthy? Answers and Views: Answer by CHRIS SNot sure exactly but i think he bought a mine for £1 and that … [Read more...] about How is Abramovich so wealthy?
Could the health of Moscow people have been affected by the Chernobyl?
Question by nvk: Could the (long term) health of people in Moscow have been affected by the Chernobyl disaster? Could people in Moscow have been subject to the radioactivity caused by the Chernobyl explosion? I mean could some people living in Moscow … [Read more...] about Could the health of Moscow people have been affected by the Chernobyl?
Why are girls in Vladivostok, Russia so hot?
Question by Terry F: Why are girls in Vladivostok so hot? I visited Vladivostok in Eastern Russia just recently. I noticed there were a high percentage of hotties. I would just like to know what is their secret? Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about Why are girls in Vladivostok, Russia so hot?
Why did Roman Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham?
Question by J K: Why did Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham? When my employer sent me to London for a few months in the 1980s, all the Tottenham fans were Jews and all the Chelsea fans were skinheads. Abramovich would have fit in much better … [Read more...] about Why did Roman Abramovich buy Chelsea instead of Tottenham?
How do I locate the family of a former USSR Prisoner of Conscience?
Question by Katie C: How can I locate the family of a former USSR Prisoner of Conscience? I'm looking for the family of former USSR Prisoner of Conscience Anatoly Goldfeld. He was held in the USSR circa the 1960's, and I have no idea how to locate … [Read more...] about How do I locate the family of a former USSR Prisoner of Conscience?