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The Circassian Genocide of 1864 appears to be a break from Russian policy of gradual subjugation of Caucasus ethnicities. What prompted the Russian Empire to carry on the extermination of Circassians? Has the Polish Insurrection of 1863 influenced Russia's decision-making?	4
How was skateboarding perceived by the general public in 50-s and 60s? Was skateboarding considered a moral hazard?	4
How responsible leader of OUN-B Stepan Bandera was for atrocities perpetrated by his followers against Polish and Jewish populations during the WW2?	4
Spanish anthem is one of four national anthems without lyrics. Why Spain never managed to adopt lyrics in its national anthem? Have Spaniards in 19th/early 20th century reflected on it as more and more countries adopted anthems with lyrics?	4
What motivated "barrack emperors" to proclaim themselves emperors during the Crisis of the Third Century? Was it a desire for power, riches, and glory, or were there other motivators as peer pressure and wanting to restore order?	4
Is there a consensus on who murdered the King of Thailand Ananda Mahidol (1925-1946)? How likely was it his brother and next in line to the throne, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016)?	4
Has the concept of enlightened despotism/absolutism been influenced by Chinese ideas?	4
Gyroscopic autopilots for planes were invented in 1912. What were the first autopilots capable of? Were they reliable?	3
What was the difference between Soviet and American fighter aircraft tactics during the Korean War? Is it possible to say that one side was superior in that regard?	3
Why did Hetman Ivan Mazepa defect to Sweden during the Great Northern War? What Mazepa planned to achieve?	3

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