The Day Lasts More Than A Hundred Years 329-359
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Chingiz Aitmatov
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Veronica Yabloko
pg. 332 — microraion
A name given to small residential districts in the Soviet Union, usually comprised of neutral apartment buildings. In Russian, микрорайо́н.
pg. 334 — eyrie
British spelling of the word "aerie," which means an eagle's nest.
pg. 337 — marmot
A rodent found primarily in North America and Eurasia. They are quite large (6-15 pounds) and are covered in fur with a bushy tail. Marmots prefer open plains such as meadows, steppes, and tundra. They have been described as giant squirrels.
pg. 339 — ablutions
The washing of the body, specifically during a religious ceremony.
