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  1. Samovar - Wikipedia

    Although originating in Russia, the samovar is well known outside of the country and has spread through Russian culture to other parts of Eastern Europe, as well as Western and Central and …

  2. Amazon.com: Samovar

    Electric and wood-fired samovars for perfect Turkish, Persian, or Russian tea. Features like temperature control, auto shut-off, and keep-warm.

  3. Samovar | Russian Tea, Tea Ceremony, Tea Drinking | Britannica

    Samovar, metal urn, often of brass, with a spigot near its base, widely used in Russia to boil water for tea. In traditional samovars water is heated by means of a vertical tube, containing burning …

  4. Traditional Russian Samovar: What It Is and How It Works

    Jun 12, 2025 · From beautiful antique samovars to modern electric ones, we’ll explore the history, cultural meaning, and even how you can make traditional samovar tea at home.

  5. Understanding the Russian Samovar: A Tea Tradition

    Mar 3, 2025 · The samovar is an iconic symbol of Russian culture, a unique device used to brew and serve tea that has been cherished for centuries. It holds a special place in Russian …

  6. Samovar - New World Encyclopedia

    A samovar (Russian: самовар, Russian pronunciation: [səmɐˈvar]) is a heated metal container traditionally used to boil water in Russia. In its traditional form, a central tube runs up the …

  7. Samovar - Russian Studies - Macalester College

    Today the samovar has become a symbol of Russian hospitality and sociability as a central part of tea ceremony. Although they are no longer used as widely as they once were, samovars …

  8. Russian Samovars - Russian Culture

    A samovar is a device traditionally used to heat and boil water for tea. The word samovar in Russian is derived from "сам" meaning self and "варить" meaning to boil.

  9. samovar | Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies

    The samovar was invented in the 18th century as a hybrid between the Russian sbitennik (сбитенник) which was used to heat sbiten, a traditional drink made of light beer, honey and …

  10. The Tradition of Russian Samovar: History, Use, and Cultural ...

    Aug 2, 2024 · The samovar, a quintessential symbol of Russian culture, holds a special place in the hearts and homes of many Russians. This ornate tea-making device is not just a practical …