A revolution in this country is the subject of John Reed's book Ten Days that Shook the World.
It's not Britain, but extensive debate took place in this country about the so-called "Normanist" theory of its origins - the theory's greatest opponent was an extremely prolific scientist and poet from this country who founded a state-run porcelain factory. The predestination of this country and Hungary to dependence on agriculture is challenged in a book that analyzes the growth of its industry titled Fields, Factories, and Workshops. The book (*) Two Hundred Years Together examines the history of Jews in this country. Church fathers in this country advanced the notion that it was the "Third Rome" after the fall of Constantinople. A revolution in this country is the subject of John Reed's book Ten Days that Shook the World. For 10 points, name this country where Empress Elizabeth patronized Mikhail Lomonosov.
It's not Britain, but extensive debate took place in this country about the so-called "Normanist" theory of its origins - the theory's greatest opponent was an extremely prolific scientist and poet from this country who founded a state-run porcelain factory.
Russia [accept any historical incarnation of Russia; accept Soviet Union or equivalents until "porcelain factory" is read and do not accept or prompt thereafter]