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…a minority takes control when everyone is supposed to be equal. Knowledge about Russian history is not necessary to enjoy or understand the theme of this great classic novel.…

…are the two polar opposites of morality in Dostoyevsky's universe. While Sonia is surely an unattainable ideal her opposite, Petrovitch, in Dostoyevsky’s world of Russians was all too real a character, perhaps more so than any of us would like to think. Sonia…

…to watch performances. Billy ate nothing, and in turn saved himself from becoming sick like the others. They were shortly taken to Dresden, after the Russians could no longer stand looking at the Americans. They wrote bad reports about the condition…

…of destruction". Several days later, Russian forces capture the city and Billy's help in the war is over. He returns to Ilium and finishes optometry school. He gets engaged to the daughter of the founder of the school. After a nervous breakdown, for which he…

…of the anatomy of humans, animals, and plant life. In addition, Marc Chagall was profoundly affected by his home, background, and religion. In one of his notorious painting, I and the Village, Chagall’s childhood Russian Jewish community is evidently manifested…

…When reading a piece of literature, a protagonist can often times make a discovery which can make the protagonist view life in a different way. This happens with Ivan Ilych, the protagonist in the short story, “The Death of Ivan Ilych” by the Russian…

…inferiority when she is confronted by the Russian in an unbecoming manner. This mans lack of respect toward women, or African’s for that matter, does correspond with the time period, as does Marlow’s lack of respect. In conclusion, multiple views can be inferred…

…. Both Austria and Italy were not agreeing to this achievement because they were afraid that a Serbian port on the Adriatic would become a Russian port. Austria and Italy also could not allow this because it might threaten the Hapsburg Monarchy. The Treaty…

…language. I have heard that our English language sounds like we are barking at each other to foreigners, and some languages to us like French are smooth, and Russian is rough. I have come to the conclusion that we adapt to the way we are used to hearing things…

…The impact of the First World War is still with us. In many respects the events of modern Europe are a direct result of what happened during World War I. Adolph Hitler himself was a product of the First World War. World War I also gave Russian communists…