Troika – Russian Three Horse Carriage

The troika is a traditional Russian horse-drawn carriage that consists of three horses harnessed abreast to pull the vehicle. The troika was historically used for transportation and mail delivery, and its distinctive three-horse arrangement allowed for increased speed and efficiency on snowy and icy terrain.

(Published in 1871. Signed by Antonín Gareis.)

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