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duga
Definitions
1
noun
A
type
of
traditional
Russian
arch
or
hoop
used
in
horse-drawn
carriages
,
specifically
in
a
troika
.
It
is
a
curved
piece
of
wood
that
connects
the
shafts
of
the
carriage
to
the
horse's
harness
.
The
duga
on
the
troika
was
beautifully
carved
and
painted
.
In
traditional
Russian
carriages
,
the
duga
plays
an
important
role
in
stabilizing
the
harness
.
The
craftsman
spent
hours
perfecting
the
curve
of
the
duga
.
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Language
Russian
Original word
дуга
Originally meant
arch or hoop
Background
The duga is an integral part of the traditional Russian troika, a three-horse drawn carriage. It helps to stabilize the harness and is often ornately decorated, reflecting the craftsmanship of Russian artisans.