Blin (bliny, pl): large, thin pancake, rather like a crepe.
Golubchik (m), Golubushka (f): my dear, my good fellow, often used ironically. In the novel it is used as a form of address, like "comrade."
Izba: small cottage or peasant hut, something like a log cabin.
Kvas: fermented drink, slightly sweet.
Lapty: shoe or slipper made of bast, usually worn by peasants.
Murza: Tatar feudal lord.
Terem: mansion or large house, often several stories high.