Imperiia: a spatial history of the Russian EmpireMain MenuAboutProjectsDashboardsData CatalogMapStoriesGalleriesGamesWho said history was boring?Teach Our ContentCiting the ProjectKelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5The Imperiia Project // Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
Gablits on mulberry trees
12022-06-27T21:48:47-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f595plain2022-06-28T01:00:55-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5Mulberries are common in coastal gardens from Balaklava to Sudak, as well as near Bahcesaray and along the Kacha and Kabarda rivers. The Tatars eat them both fresh and dried, and make a syrup of the fruit as well, which is said to have potent medicinal qualities. Silk production is concentrated near Staryi Krym. (see page 71)
