troika

     

A general meaning of the Russian wor troika (Cyrillic alphabet: тройка) is threesome, a collection of three of any kind. The following particular meanings entered into other languages:

Trivia about troika

  • This light Russian sleigh is pulled by 3 horses
  • Prokofiev's score to the film "Lieutenant Kije" includes a section named for this 3-horse transport
  • A group of 3 in power, or a vehicle drawn by 3 horses abreast
  • This light Russian sleigh, whose name means "a group of 3", is pulled by 3 horses
  • This light Russian sleigh is pulled by a team of 3 horses
  • This Russian term for a sled drawn by 3 horses has made its way into English

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