10 once-legendary items from the Soviet Union.

(Baonghean.vn) - In the 1980s, Vietnamese people often brought useful household items from the Soviet Union. Today, although modern products have replaced them, many Vietnamese families still use or keep these Soviet-era items as mementos, to remember a bygone era of the nation.

1. Pressure cooker

Soviet-era pressure cookers are the oldest type on the Vietnamese market. A characteristic of Soviet pressure cookers is that they are made of aluminum, making them very durable, safe, and sturdy. Therefore, many Vietnamese people still seek out and buy this product line today.

2. VEF 206 Radio Station

Before 1985, those who owned and listened to the VEF 206 radio were considered lucky. Families in rural areas might have to sell an entire herd of pigs just to afford one of these Soviet-made radios.

3. Soviet-era aluminum basin

Aluminum basins manufactured in the Soviet Union are very thick, heavy, and difficult to puncture. Therefore, from the subsidy period until now, nearly 40 years later, many families still use these basins without them breaking.

4. Jauza iron

Jauza irons were imported from the Soviet Union to Vietnam in the 1970s and 1980s. Jauza irons were highly durable, heated quickly, and retained heat very well.

5. Jar Clock

The Soviet-made mechanical clock was a prized possession for many families at that time. During the subsidy period, Vietnamese people highly valued the quality of Soviet clocks.

6. Elephant ear fan

Families wishing to own a large, ornate, elephant-ear-shaped, fan like the one pictured had to either have someone bring one back from the Soviet Union or win one through a lottery at their workplace. These fans were more powerful and noisy than smaller, traditional fans. They were considered a valuable asset to each family, and were only turned on when important guests arrived.

7. TMT Ice Cooler

The Soviet TMT (Temet) ice cooler is quite heavy and very durable. Both the outer shell and inner lining are made of alloy, with a vacuum layer in between for excellent insulation. The spout and plastic lid also have rubber gaskets; when tightly sealed, they prevent heat from escaping, keeping ice from melting for about 24 hours. It was used when refrigerators were still a luxury for most Vietnamese people.

8. Samovar Teapot

The Samovar is a souvenir that families with children studying or working in the Soviet Union bring back to Vietnam. This kettle is used to boil and keep the teapot above warm. In the display cabinets of Vietnamese people who love Russia, the Samovar, the roly-poly doll, and the Matryoshka doll always occupy a prominent place.

9. Wedding dress made in the USSR.

The wedding dress was made in the USSR (Soviet Union), and it even came with gloves and a headpiece.

10. Saratov Refrigerator

Saratov refrigerators are very robust and durable, with an elegant design and a moderate capacity of 140 to 160 liters. Most of the refrigerator's components are made of iron, the motor is good, but it runs a bit noisy.

Kim Ngoc

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