Glossary of Russian Weights and Measures

arshin 71 cm or 28 inches

chetυert Dry measure equalling 2.099 hectolitres or 5.95 bushels.

Also land measure equalling one-half desiatina

desiatina 1.092 hectares, or 2.7 acres

funt 0.408 kg or 0.9 pounds

pud 40 funty, 16.32 kg, or 36 pounds

sazhen 2.13 metres or 7 ft

verst 1.067 km or.66 miles

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Location of Molochna region - see regional maps 1-4 for details