yurta

In Russian, a yurt is called "yurta" (юрта), and there is an obsolete term "kibitka" (кибитка).

Yurts Annie 2006

In Russian, a yurt is called "yurta" (юрта), and there is an obsolete term "kibitka" (кибитка).

Archive 2006-10-01 Annie 2006

The last time I checked out the boys 'department at the downtown Old Navy, I seriously contemplated buying a T-shirt and having it made into a yurta, or two.

City's Pee-wees Seek Chichi! Great Buys for Li'l Guys 2003

Most temples, however, were of the portable kibitka type, consisting of a large yurta tent on wheels.

A Comparison of Buddhist Art Styles in the Mongol Regions 1991

For a few days longer he obstinately struggled against the weakness which was overpowering him, and walked about his yurta, even tinkered at some brushes which he had begun; at last he gave it up and took to his bed.

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

We felt as if the spectre of death had risen from a lonely yurta somewhere behind the lost town of Zaszyversk and was staring at us with cold glassy eyes ....

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

'And whether you will believe me or won't' -- he crossed himself again -- 'the man wept like a child when I told him I would take him to the nearest Yakut yurta, at a distance of thirty versts from the town of

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

From the wide expanse of fields and the archipelago of islands in the river, redolent with luxurious vegetation, life and the echoes of life and movement emanated like a melodious song, a great hymn of thanksgiving in the bright sunshine; it penetrated to the bed of the dying man and formed an indescribable contrast to what was passing inside the yurta.

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

When he escapes from his narrow, stinking winter-yurta he fills his hitherto inhospitable country with life and movement; his energy is doubled, his vitality pulsates with greater strength and intensity.

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke

I sat down on the bench in front of the yurta, and I could distinctly hear every word of a sentimental, gently melancholy little ditty which had once been very popular in Poland:

Selected Polish Tales Else C. M. Benecke