To begin what do you mean the same radiation as a long airplane ride? Also, giving tours to this area is very interesting, I wonder if anyone who has ever taken the tour has needed medical attention, either immediately or over time and if their visit h…
Author: Rachel Harriman
Comment on When I Was Young We Played Outside by Rachel Harriman
You connection between the youth of Russia and the impending influence of the western does make sense. So does Russia today still encourage human interactions and relationships or since the rise of technology have they given up this Soviet Union ideolo…
Comment on Is the Rise of the Dacha the Fall of Communism? by Rachel Harriman
Why do you think the fall of the Soviet Union caused a decrease in usage of dachas? I looked at some of the houses on the link you provided for us and they must have been beautiful when it was a live and families dwelled within them.
Comment on Prisoners of War and “de-Stalinization” by Rachel Harriman
You are right in comparing the homecomings of both soldiers and GULAG prisoners. However, I feel that prisoners would have a different mindset when it came to returning home. Veterans fought for the Soviet Union and were protected and fed by the govern…
Comment on Stop 3: Kremlin Wall Necropolis, Moscow by Rachel Harriman
I think it is important to realize that in times of desperation and uncertainty people or the mass often turn to what or who they think will fix all of their problems. Regarding Russia, many believed Stalin, as you said, “as a god”. It is only after power is attained do individuals show their true colors. The most obvious comparison would be Hitler and his quick rise to power in Germany. Stalin’s public speaking skills, charisma and captivation seized the Russian population. But once he rose to power it was too late to go back.
