The proverb "You don't go to a guest with your own samovar," like "You don't go to Tula with your own samovar," has a similar meaning: "Don't take with you what is already abundant where you are going." This phrase is often used in relation to one's spouse when planning a vacation or festive event. The proximity to Moscow, the presence of rich ore deposits, and highly skilled metal craftsmen contributed to the city of Tula becoming known worldwide as the center of samovar production in Russia. In 1850, there were 28 factories in Tula, and the annual production of samovars was 120,000. In addition to these, many other copper items were produced: trays, teapots, coffee pots, etc. At that time, Tula became a true "samovar capital." The first samovar was brought to Russia from Holland by Emperor Peter I. In Europe, the samovar was called a "tea machine." Over time, an equivalent of the "tea machine" appeared in Russia, but the name "samovar" did not catch on immediately. It is believed that the first Russian samovar was made in the Urals from copper. A samovar is a metal vessel for boiling water and making tea. Initially, the water was heated by an internal furnace, which was a high pipe filled with charcoal. Later, other types of samovars appeared – kerosene, electric, etc. The samovar symbolizes the family hearth, comfort, prosperity, and friendly communication. It was included in a girl's dowry, passed down as an inheritance, and given as a gift, occupying a place of honor in any home. The samovar is part of our people's life and fate, reflected in our proverbs and sayings, and in the works of our literary classics. The Samovar Museum is located in the heart of the city – right by the walls of the Tula Kremlin. What comes to mind first when we hear the word "Tula"? Gingerbread, weapons factories, Lefty, and, of course, samovars. Perhaps samovars should be placed first on this list, as it is impossible to imagine Tula without them.