# Endnotes explained — Short Fiction

> Chapter companion for Short Fiction by Fyodor Sologub.

## What happens

This chapter provides endnotes and translations for terms used throughout the book, including explanations of Russian salutations and familial terms, with acknowledgment of collaboration with Anastasya Chebotarevskaya.

## Key lines

> Means “gentlewoman,” and is a common form of salutation from servant to mistress.

The term 'baryshnya' is a polite address used by servants when speaking to their mistress.

_Clarifies the meaning and usage of a Russian term of address._

> Literally: “Little mother⁠—gentlewoman.”

The phrase 'matushka barinya' translates directly to 'little mother—gentlewoman.'

_Provides a literal translation of a compound salutation._

> Little nurse.

The term 'nyanyushka' means a young or little nurse.

_Defines a diminutive form of the word for nurse._

> Grandmother.

The word 'babushka' means grandmother.

_Standard translation of a common Russian familial term._

> Mother.

The word 'mamochka' means mother.

_Standard translation of a Russian term for mother._

> An abbot.

The term 'igumen' refers to an abbot, the head of a monastery.

_Defines a religious title._

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