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Description
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They drink tea in the teahouse. This establishment is sedate and does not like fuss. After all, a fussy equestrian is like a goat. In the teahouse, loud, excited voices are rarely heard, quarrels occur, and even more so, swearing is heard. Of course, here, too, it happens that they "sort things out," but in a tone that is usually peaceful and aimed at agreement. The teahouse owner in the neighborhood is a noticeable figure. Here is his general portrait: middle-aged, tall, plump, but not fat. The face is round, good-natured, not always cheerful, but invariably friendly. He knows everyone, is acquainted with everyone. He does not say too much and does not make unsolicited comments. However, if asked, He is always ready to give practical advice. Good advice is half happiness. The teahouse owner remembers well his grandfather’s injunction: do not skimp on the brew! The center of the teahouse is the samovar, which everyone calls Russian. it is Russian
it is quite likely that it is a century old, most often from Tula, with medals on its sides for some kind of exhibition. Moreover, if it is difficult, but still possible to imagine a teahouse without a teahouse owner (self-service, so to speak), then it is impossible without a samovar. It has long replaced all other types of "heating devices", and it is not clear that anyone has encroached on the steep-sided copper beauty. The teahouse is usually located in a picturesque place under the spreading crowns of trees, above a deep ditch or on the bank of a cozy house. An indispensable attribute of the teahouse is a cage in which a quail - bedana, with its gentle singing, creates a peaceful atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and leisurely conversation. No wonder artists love to visit teahouses. Here one will find beautiful nature and colorful types who, by the way, calmly drink tea and are in no hurry.
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