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In Russia the windows have double panes during the winter for the purpose of keeping out the cold. —⁠Trans. ↩ + 

Diminutive of dove, a term of endearment very common in Russia. ↩ + 

Murder is punishable in Russia by penal servitude. Only where the crime perpetrated involves military treason, or has a political aspect, is capital punishment resorted to. ↩ + 

This is, of course, only a child’s way of addressing an elder. —⁠Trans. ↩ + 

In Russian schools 5 is the maximum mark. —⁠Trans. ↩ + 

Such as is worn by schoolgirls and girl students. —⁠Trans. ↩ + 

Short of Semyon. —⁠Trans. ↩ + 

The Russian for Constantinople. ↩ + 

Popadya, the wife of a Russian village priest or “pope,” is a distinct type in the social world of the Russian village. ↩ + 

Pet name for Vassily. ↩ + 

Diminutive of Anastasia. ↩ + 

The day in the church calendar dedicated to the saint for whom a Russian child is named. It is celebrated with more solemnity than the birthday. ↩ + 

Diminutive of Anastasia. ↩ + 

1 pood = 36 lbs. ↩ + 

A Russian card game, similar to “Old Maid.” ↩ + 

Contemptuous diminutive for Vassily. ↩ + 

The village church bell is rung during a snowstorm to guide any team or wanderer that may be seeking the road. ↩ + 

Equivalent to “Tom, Dick and Harry.” ↩ + 

A game similar to auction bridge played in Russia before the latter became the vogue. ↩ + 