Samovars in Russian Culture

Tuesday, February 6, 1pm. Free with admission

Docents Sandra Larson and Jacqueline Barnard will discuss the samovar, an essential part of Russian life. We’ll sit by the samovar, enjoying tea and Russian sweets while we explore the samovar’s history in Russia, as well as the culture of taking tea in Russia. We will also learn the meaning the Russian proverb “Don’t go to Tula City with your own samovar.”