Arshin
December 3, 2025
Arshin is an old unit of length once used in Russia, about seventy one centimeters long, helpful for understanding old maps, books and history.
Arshin is an old unit of length once used in Russia, about seventy one centimeters long, helpful for understanding old maps, books and history.
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