[7] The official newspaper of the Russian Army.
[8] Professional floor-polisher.
[9] A town and “government” in East Russia.
[10] Corresponds to the Swedish smörgåsbord, and consists of a number of cold dishes and delicacies.
[11] A national dish in Russia, consisting of a sort of buckwheat porridge baked in the oven in fire-proof earthen vessels, which are put on the table.
[12] In the time of Nicholas, sons of soldiers quartered or garrisoned in certain districts. They were liable to be called on to serve.
[13] An old Slavonic character (l’schiza), only occurring in the Russian Bible and Ritual.
[14] Nickname for Little Russians on account of their curious habit of cutting and fashioning their hair into a tuft (khokhol) on the crown.
[15] An affectionate diminutive of George.
[16] Sliva is the Russian for plum.