the samovar is a tea vessel common to most households across the former soviet union and parts of the middle east. typically made of metal, the samovar consists of a spout, key, handles, legs, heating shaft and chimney. this hefty "kettle" is clearly designed for some hardy tea drinkers and my guess is that it's a key component of the dacha experience.
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| still life by soren emil carlsen (artistsandart.org) |
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samovar with chimney attachment    soviet stamps from 1989 depicting various samovar styles (wikipedia.com) |
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