Russian Folklore

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group of three people working together, especially in an administrative or managerial capacity

  • The troika of international lenders is set to review the country's economic progress.
  • The troika of friends always stick together no matter what.
  • I heard the troika of cool kids are throwing a party this weekend.
  • The troika of creativity, passion, and dedication is what drives her success.

noun a Russian stringed musical instrument resembling a mandolin

  • The domra is a traditional Russian string instrument that is similar to a mandolin.
  • I heard someone playing the domra at the folk music festival.
  • I'm thinking of learning how to play the domra, it looks cool.
  • Her fingers danced across the strings of the domra, creating a beautiful melody.