Civil War. With peace established with Germany, the war continued within the boundaries of Russia. As Lenin attempted to gain control over the whole country, forces loyal to the Tsar or that were anti-communist gathered strength to oppose him. This created a three-year civil war over control of the Russian state. The forces led by Lenin and the Bolsheviks were called the Reds, (red has been the color of revolution since the French Revolution) while forces opposed to him where termed White (white has traditionally been the color of royalty).
Shrimp Cocktail Recipe: * If your shrimp are frozen, thaw overnight in the bag in the refrigerator, or remove shrimp from bag, thaw in a colander or strainer under cold running water for about three minutes. Use immediately.
Purchase frozen fish in a sealed container. Make sure the fish you're thawing is in good condition before you thaw it and eat it. Frozen fish should be packaged in plastic that has not been torn or crushed.When you're buying frozen seafood, examine it closely to make sure it seems safe. Don't thaw fish in hot water. 2  This will thaw the fish unevenly and too quickly, changing its taste and texture. 3  Thawing in hot water will also make the outer edges susceptible to getting contaminated with bacteria before the inside of the fish is finished thawing.