Terem
Terem is a term used in East Slavic architectural tradition to denote the upper storey of a traditional wooden house, and by extension the grand, palace-like dwelling that often sits above an accompanying ground-floor structure. The concept is associated with Russia and Ukraine, where the terem was typically a multi-storey living area that could be elaborately decorated and separated from lower-work spaces.
Architecturally, terems are characterized by their height relative to the surrounding dwelling, with higher ceilings, distinctive
In folklore and literature, the terem is associated with the idea of a noble or magical dwelling,
Etymologically, terem originates from Old East Slavic and is attested in medieval texts describing wooden architecture.