Allan writes: <This is the first time I've seen the term, "Malorussians." <Who does this refer to? <arl <Allan R. Lenhardt 240 East Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ----------- Allan, Malorussian is the same as Little Russian / or "Lesser Russian" from "Lesser / Little Russia" an old-fashioned term for Ukrainians. Ukraine means "By the Edge" / Border / ( but not as far as "Back of Beyond") There are also the Belorussians (White Russians from Belorussia, not to be confused with the Exiles-Emigrees after the Revolution and Civil War). ..and Chernorussians. "Black Russians" not to be confused with elegant cigarettes of the same terminology.... Probably something to do with the colour of the earth... Black Earth stands to reason, but I have not looked up why there is such a geographic area called White (Belo) Russia.... Try Wikipedia....and let us know. Saratov means Yellow Mountains in Mongol/Tartar... Vera Beljakova-Miller