| Introduction: The following
information is designed to inform the Three Sisters
cast about
Russia during the life of Chekhov (1860-1904). This section
deals with Russian words. Direct comments about the
content to Lori Ricigliano, library liaison to the University of
Puget Sound's Theatre department.
updated 10/17/00
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troi•ka (troi'ku), —n.
1. a Russian carriage, wagon, or sleigh
drawn by a team of three horses abreast.
2. a team of three horses driven abreast.
3. any group of three persons, nations, etc., acting equally in unison to exert influence,
control, or the like.
Bliny Russian pancakes. They are baked in a great quantity at Shrove (carnival) - last week before Lent. source: Encyclopedia of Russian
Dishes, www.
russianfoods.com
See a photo of a
bliny.
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