They are actively purchased for further use. Strong, beautiful, and well-made, they have not lost their practical value even today.
Experts believe that the charm of tea from such a samovar lies in the combination of taste, aroma of smoke, and a special atmosphere of communication. Water heated over wood acquires unique properties, and the process itself turns tea drinking into a leisurely cozy ritual. A wood-fired samovar gives the water a light noble hint of smoke, the scale settles at the bottom, the water becomes softer, and the tea more aromatic. The samovar retains heat for a long time and provides the ideal temperature for brewing. It is not just a piece of cookware, but a living history that brings people together at one table.
“The price of such a samovar depends on many nuances: a regular samovar produced in the USSR from the 1940s to the 1980s costs between 3,000 to 5,000 soms, while a rare collectible piece made in Tsarist Russia can cost tens of thousands of dollars,” said historian and local expert Maxim Podgorny.
The specialist warns: antique items do not tolerate amateur interference.
“If you happen to come across an old samovar, do not try to restore it by improving its appearance. A friend of mine once took sandpaper and wiped off the century-old copper patina from a samovar, which was green in color, thereby reducing the value of this unique item to the price of copper,” advises the historian.
