3 ([return])
[ Ermolov, i.e. General Ermolov. Russians have three names—Christian name, patronymic and surname. They are addressed by the first two only. The surname of Maksim Maksimych (colloquial for Maksimovich) is not mentioned.]
4 ([return])
[ The bell on the duga, a wooden arch joining the shafts of a Russian conveyance over the horse’s neck.]
5 ([return])
[ Rocky Ford.]
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[ A kind of beer made from millet.]
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[ i.e. acknowledging Russian supremacy.]