Question by Be free!: Why did the Soviets want to put nuclear missiles in Cuba to protect Castro's government? If Khrushchev had just signed a military defense treaty with Cuba (like he did with the Eastern European countries vis-a-vis the Warsaw … [Read more...] about Why did the Soviets want to put nuclear missiles in Cuba?
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Was Russia better off under the USSR than today?
Question by Matteo: Was Russia better off under the USSR or is it better off today? I have studied Russian history through GCSE and have started it at A Level - it is fascinating. I ask this question in absolute hindsight - I am aware that terrible … [Read more...] about Was Russia better off under the USSR than today?
How many countries did the USSR bomb compared to the US?
Question by : How many nations did the USSR bombed compare to the United States? Was USSR invasion of Afghanistan the only country we invaded in? I know that America bombed Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama and Iraq 1991(the heaviest bombing in … [Read more...] about How many countries did the USSR bomb compared to the US?
How should I refer to the former USSR in a proper way?
Question by Jabrown93: What is the proper way to refer to the former USSR? In an essay would I refer to the former USSR as the former Soviet bloc or the Soviet bloc. Or are both of these obsolete? Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by Lex … [Read more...] about How should I refer to the former USSR in a proper way?
What problems within the USSR contributed to its eventual collapse?
Question by Samantha: What were the problems within the USSR that contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union? Considering the period 1953-1991, analyze the problems within the USSR that contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet … [Read more...] about What problems within the USSR contributed to its eventual collapse?
When did the USA-USSR alliance officially begin?
Question by Franco: When did the alliance between the USA and the USSR officially begin? Regarding World War II, when did the alliance between the USA and the Soviet Union officially begin? Was there some kind of document that was signed? I know the … [Read more...] about When did the USA-USSR alliance officially begin?
How did the USSR transform to an industrial power in 20 years?
Question by Red Sun Rising: How is it that the USSR transformed from a 3rd world country to an industrial power house in 20 years? between 1919 and 1939--they didn't have a great depression the way we did. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How did the USSR transform to an industrial power in 20 years?