Droshky

/ˈdrɒʃki/ noun

Definition

A small, light horse-drawn carriage or sleigh used in Russia and Eastern Europe for carrying passengers.

Etymology

From Russian 'droshka' (or drozhki), borrowed from Scandinavian languages, referring to a simple open-air carriage without a roof.

Kelly Says

The droshky represents a specific moment in transportation history—too humble for fancy people but perfect for everyday travel, it became so iconic that Russian writers used it as a symbol of authentic street life!

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