podorozhnaya

Updated: May 19, 2025

To enjoy the privilege of this arrangement, one has to apply to the proper authorities for a podorozhnaya a large sheet of paper stamped with the Imperial Eagle, and bearing the name of the recipient, the destination, and the number of horses to be supplied. In return, a small sum is paid for imaginary road-repairs; the rest of the sum is paid by instalments at the respective stations.

Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace - Russia