concept
Samovar
samovar
also: самовар
A metal urn, typically heated by charcoal or an internal firebox, used across Russia to keep water hot for tea through long gatherings; a fixture of both domestic and hotel-room social life.
Reading notes
- Ran Into It §10 samovar
A metal urn used to heat water for tea, kept simmering through long Russian gatherings and evenings; its arrival here signals the neighbors' carouse settling in for the night.