Obsolete Russian units of measurement Peter the Great replace it with the Hindu-Arabic numeral system. The basic unit is the Russian cubit, called the "arshin", which has been in use since the 16th century. It was standardized by Peter the Great in the 18th century to measure exactly twenty-eight English inches (). Thus, 80 vershoks = 20 piads = 5 arshins = 140 English inches (). A "piad" (, “palm”, “five”) or "chetvert" (, “quarter”) is a hand span, the distance between ends of the spread thumb and index finger. Alternative units: As in many ancient systems of measurement the Russian distinguishes between dry and
The Tip of My Fingers The Tip of My Fingers "The Tip of My Fingers," also titled "The Tips of My Fingers," is a song written and originally recorded by American country music singer Bill Anderson. First included on his 1962 album "Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs", the song was a Top Ten country single for him in 1960. In 1963, Roy Clark released a version from his album "Roy Clark Sings The Tip of My Fingers", titled "The Tips of My Fingers." It was his first chart single, reaching number 10 on the country charts and number 45 on the pop charts. Eddy