Crime and Punishment

Glossary

Rouble
Russian money. A kopeck is one hundredth of a rouble.
Garret
A tiny room right under the roof.
Pawnbroker
Someone who lends money in exchange for valuables.
Rodya
A pet form of Rodion. Russian names have many versions.
Patronymic
A middle name from your father: Rodion Romanovich means son of Roman.
Magistrate
An official who investigates crimes. Porfiry is one.
Hay Market
Sennaya Square, a busy, poor market area.
Siberia
A vast cold region where prisoners were sent.
Tavern
A cheap bar.
Lazarus
In the Bible, a man raised from the dead. Sonia reads his story.

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