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Halva

Name: Chekhov Entire
Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

halva

also: алва

A dense, sweet confection made from ground sesame or nut paste, traditionally sold in Russia in tin containers.

Reading notes

To M. M. Chekhov, 1 January 1877. Taganrog. §6 halva
A dense, sweet confection made from ground sesame or nut paste, sold in Russia in tin containers; a small affectionate gift sent by Chekhov to his mother.

To M. M. Chekhov, 1 January 1877. Taganrog. letter · 1 mention

To the Chekhovs, 7 April 1887. Taganrog. letter · 1 mention

To Al. P. Chekhov, 23 February 1892. Moscow. letter · 1 mention