Russian Words
Albion, New Albion- Term used by Russians to refer to Northern California.
Arshin- Russian linear measure: 28 inches.
Condorina - A spanish gold coin
Desiatina - A Russian land measure that is 2.7 acres
Kaiur - A native worker hired by the Russians
Pud - Russain measure of weight 36.11 pounds
Real - A sliver spainish coin
Sazhen - A Russain measure 7 feet 2.13 meters
Vara - A Spanish measure 33 inchs
Vershok - A Russain meaaure 1.75 inches
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