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"Samovar: A Symbol of Russian Tea Culture and Tradition" The samovar, a quintessential symbol of Russia

Background imageSamovar Collection: In a Peasants Room, 1870, (1965). Creator: Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin

In a Peasants Room, 1870, (1965). Creator: Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin
In a Peasants Room, 1870, (1965). A Russian peasant family in their modest home: the father gives presents to his daughters, as his wife pours water into the samovar for tea

Background imageSamovar Collection: At the samovar, 1900

At the samovar, 1900. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: Before departure, 1920

Before departure, 1920. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: The coachman in Traktir

The coachman in Traktir. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A. Ostrovsky, Shchelykovo

Background imageSamovar Collection: Woman drinking tea. Artist: Braz, Osip Emmanuilovich (1872-1936)

Woman drinking tea. Artist: Braz, Osip Emmanuilovich (1872-1936)
Woman drinking tea. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: Family Idyll. Artist: Lemoch, Kirill Vikentievich (1841-1910)

Family Idyll. Artist: Lemoch, Kirill Vikentievich (1841-1910)
Family Idyll. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: Interior with samovar, 1914. Artist: Zhukovsky, Stanislav Yulianovich (1873-1944)

Interior with samovar, 1914. Artist: Zhukovsky, Stanislav Yulianovich (1873-1944)
Interior with samovar, 1914. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Childrens Tea Time, 1894. Artist: Nilus, Pyotr Alexandrovich (1869-1940)

The Childrens Tea Time, 1894. Artist: Nilus, Pyotr Alexandrovich (1869-1940)
The Childrens Tea Time, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: Tea and Sugar. Tea drinking in a tavern, First quarter of 19th century Artist: Zhukovsky

Tea and Sugar. Tea drinking in a tavern, First quarter of 19th century Artist: Zhukovsky
Tea and Sugar. Tea drinking in a tavern, First quarter of 19th century Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageSamovar Collection: A new home dare. At the Stove, 1918. Artist: Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924)

A new home dare. At the Stove, 1918. Artist: Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924)
A new home dare. At the Stove, 1918. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Zaporozhye

Background imageSamovar Collection: At the samovar, 1899. Artist: Kalinichenko, Jakov Jakovlevich (1869-1938)

At the samovar, 1899. Artist: Kalinichenko, Jakov Jakovlevich (1869-1938)
At the samovar, 1899. Found in the collection of the State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan

Background imageSamovar Collection: Homely scene of peasant life, 1855. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)

Homely scene of peasant life, 1855. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
Homely scene of peasant life, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSamovar Collection: Tea drinking, 1895. Artist: Naumov, Alexey Avvakumovich (1840-1895)

Tea drinking, 1895. Artist: Naumov, Alexey Avvakumovich (1840-1895)
Tea drinking, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Background imageSamovar Collection: Family portrait, 1837. Artist: Mokritsky, Apollon Nikolayevich (1810-1870)

Family portrait, 1837. Artist: Mokritsky, Apollon Nikolayevich (1810-1870)
Family portrait, 1837. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageSamovar Collection: A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)

A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Lady of the Manor, 1886. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Background imageSamovar Collection: Portrait of Maria Shostakovich, 1922. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)

Portrait of Maria Shostakovich, 1922. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Portrait of Maria Shostakovich, 1922. From a private collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Merchants Wife Drinking Tea, 1923. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)

The Merchants Wife Drinking Tea, 1923. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
The Merchants Wife Drinking Tea, 1923. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Background imageSamovar Collection: Small Blue House, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)

Small Blue House, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Small Blue House, 1920. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Background imageSamovar Collection: Tea drinking. Artist: Arkhipov, Abram Yefimovich (1862-1930)

Tea drinking. Artist: Arkhipov, Abram Yefimovich (1862-1930)
Tea drinking. Found in the collection of the State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

Background imageSamovar Collection: A Letter to Petersburg, 1902. Artist: Golynsky, Vasili Andreyevich (1854-1904)

A Letter to Petersburg, 1902. Artist: Golynsky, Vasili Andreyevich (1854-1904)
A Letter to Petersburg, 1902. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Background imageSamovar Collection: Landowner Tea Party. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky, Nikolai Dmitrievich (1837-1898)

Landowner Tea Party. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky, Nikolai Dmitrievich (1837-1898)
Landowner Tea Party. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Background imageSamovar Collection: Samovar, 1919. Artist: Baranov-Rossine, Vladimir Davidovich (1888-1942)

Samovar, 1919. Artist: Baranov-Rossine, Vladimir Davidovich (1888-1942)
Samovar, 1919. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tambov

Background imageSamovar Collection: Karelians having tea by a river, near Archangel, Russia, c1930s

Karelians having tea by a river, near Archangel, Russia, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume V, the Fleetway House, London, c1930s

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Teachers Guests. Artist: Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)

The Teachers Guests. Artist: Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)
The Teachers Guests. From a private collection

Background imageSamovar Collection: Samovar, Russian, late 18th or early 19th century Artist: Russian Master of Tula

Samovar, Russian, late 18th or early 19th century Artist: Russian Master of Tula
Samovar, Russian, late 18th or early 19th century. Made from steel, cast iron and bronze. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageSamovar Collection: Layoff, 1890. Artist: Ivan Pavlov

Layoff, 1890. Artist: Ivan Pavlov
Layoff, 1890. Bogdanov, Ivan Petrovich (1855-1932). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSamovar Collection: Hans Rudi Erdt Vereinigte Kunstanstalten AG Hollandische Tee-Stube Munich

Hans Rudi Erdt Vereinigte Kunstanstalten AG Hollandische Tee-Stube Munich
Hans Rudi Erdt, Vereinigte Kunstanstalten AG, Hollandische Tee-Stube Munich, lithography, Total: Height: 123 cm; Width: 89, 5 cm, signed and dated: bottom left in printing form: HANS RUDI ERDT 08

Background imageSamovar Collection: A horse amulet Mayoke title object series horses

A horse amulet Mayoke title object series horses
A horse amulet Mayoke (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), A porcelain pot with a bonzai pine and a spring anemone, stands next to a towel rack

Background imageSamovar Collection: Uzbekistan - General scene with musicians and Samovar

Uzbekistan - General scene with musicians and Samovar - early postcard. Date: 1902

Background imageSamovar Collection: At a Country Station

At a Country Station
When a train stops at a country station, locals are there to sell the passengers tea from the samovar, and cakes from a basket. Date: 1913

Background imageSamovar Collection: Racial / Russia / Samovar

Racial / Russia / Samovar
A couple drinking tea from a samovar Date: 1913

Background imageSamovar Collection: All in the Past, 1889 (oil on canvas)

All in the Past, 1889 (oil on canvas)
BAL41742 All in the Past, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Maksimov, Vasili Maksimovich (1844-1911); 72x93.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: On the Terrace, 1906 (oil on canvas)

On the Terrace, 1906 (oil on canvas)
BAL240151 On the Terrace, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 134x97.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: Sunday, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Sunday, 1884 (oil on canvas)
BAL198742 Sunday, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Korsuchin, Alexei (1835-94); 109x153.5 cm; Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: Hiring of a Maid, 1891-92 (oil on canvas)

Hiring of a Maid, 1891-92 (oil on canvas)
BAL198746 Hiring of a Maid, 1891-92 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 49x66 cm; eOdessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL174074 Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Perov, Vasili Grigorevich (1833-82); 43.5x47.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Orchard, 1918 (oil on canvas)

The Orchard, 1918 (oil on canvas)
BAL174024 The Orchard, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 70.5x124 cm; Art Museum of Tomsk, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: A merchants evening party (oil on canvas)

A merchants evening party (oil on canvas)
BAL231467 A merchants evening party (oil on canvas) by Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-83); 48x60 cm; Regional Art Museum, Volgograd; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: Dancing man with a goblet in his hand, Pieter van den Berge, 1695-1697

Dancing man with a goblet in his hand, Pieter van den Berge, 1695-1697

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Merchants Wife at Tea, 1918 (oil on canvas)

The Merchants Wife at Tea, 1918 (oil on canvas)
XIR154042 The Merchants Wife at Tea, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 120x120 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Background imageSamovar Collection: The Artists Daughter, 1905 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Daughter, 1905 (oil on canvas)
BAL131927 The Artists Daughter, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 87.6x179.7 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSamovar Collection: View in Tula, a sketch for E. Zamyatins play, The Flea, 1925-26

View in Tula, a sketch for E. Zamyatins play, The Flea, 1925-26
BAL167027 View in Tula, a sketch for E. Zamyatins play, The Flea, 1925-26 by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 61.3x97.5 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Zamyatin, . Evgeny)

Background imageSamovar Collection: Russian Tea Stall, 1890

Russian Tea Stall, 1890

Background imageSamovar Collection: Russian Rural family gather around the Samovar

Russian Rural family gather around the Samovar and share afternoon tea. Date: circa 1902

Background imageSamovar Collection: A family at breakfast on the pobeda collective farm, august 1948

A family at breakfast on the pobeda collective farm, august 1948

Background imageSamovar Collection: Bashkirs in bashkiria, 1914

Bashkirs in bashkiria, 1914

Background imageSamovar Collection: Silver samovar with teapot on top

Silver samovar with teapot on top

Background imageSamovar Collection: Original Russian carte-de-visite photograph, c1860

Original Russian carte-de-visite photograph, c1860
RUSSIA: SAMOVAR, c1860. Original Russian carte-de-visite photograph, c1860



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"Samovar: A Symbol of Russian Tea Culture and Tradition" The samovar, a quintessential symbol of Russia, has long been associated with the country's rich tea-drinking culture. Originating in the 18th century, this traditional metal kettle is designed to heat water for brewing tea. It stands tall and proud, often adorned with intricate engravings or decorative motifs. In Elizaveta Sergeevna Kruglikova's painting "Afternoon Tea, " we catch a glimpse of Russian villagers gathered around a samovar, enjoying their favorite beverage. The scene depicts camaraderie and warmth as they bond over cups of steaming tea. Tea holds immense significance in Russian society; it is not just a drink but an integral part of social gatherings and rituals. In Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin's painting "Sunday, " we witness families coming together on weekends to share stories and laughter while sipping from their samovars. Even soldiers find solace in the presence of these iconic kettles. In a color lithograph titled "Soldiers of the Red Army on manoeuvre receive a welcome and rest at a Kolkhoze, " weary soldiers are greeted with open arms as they pause to enjoy some much-needed respite around communal samovars. Beyond Russia's borders, samovars have found their way into neighboring countries like Armenia. At Yerevan's Vernissage Market, alongside Orthodox religious icons, vibrant displays showcase ornate samovars that captivate visitors' attention. Throughout history, artists have captured the essence of these teapots through various mediums. From oil paintings like "Congratulations" by an unknown artist in 1878 to hand-colored engravings such as "City Courtship" published in 1786 - each artwork immortalizes the cultural significance attached to this cherished object. As time progresses, so does our fascination with samovars.