Burlaks joined up in an artel (typically from four to six, sometimes ten to forty, and occasionally up 150 people) mainly in winter, despite that at this time clients paid the lowest price, because in winter burlaks were often otherwise unemployed.
Burlaks joined together in a cooperative (usually consisting of four to six, sometimes ten to forty, or occasionally up to 150 people) mainly during winter, despite the fact that clients paid the lowest price at this time, because burlaks were often otherwise unemployed during the winter months.