10 'legendary' Soviet items

(Baonghean.vn) - In the 80s, Vietnamese people often brought home useful household items from the Soviet Union. Nowadays, although there are other modern products to replace them, many Vietnamese families still use or keep Soviet items as souvenirs, to remember a past period of the nation.

1. Pressure cooker

Soviet pressure cookers are the “oldest” type in the Vietnamese market. The characteristic of Soviet pressure cookers is that they are made of aluminum, very durable, safe and sturdy. Therefore, many Vietnamese people still look to buy this product line.

2. VEF 206 radio station

Before 1985, those who had a VEF 206 radio were lucky. Rural families had to sell their pigs and could not afford this Soviet radio.

3. Soviet aluminum pot

The aluminum basins produced by the Soviet Union are very thick, heavy and difficult to puncture, so from the subsidy period until now, nearly 40 years have passed but many families still use these basins without any damage.

4. Jauza Iron

Jauza irons were 'hand-carried' from the Soviet Union to Vietnam in the 1970s and 1980s. Jauza irons are durable, heat up quickly and retain heat very well.

5. Jar Clock

The Soviet wind-up watch was a valuable item in many families at that time. Vietnamese people during the subsidy period highly appreciated the quality of Soviet watches.

6. Elephant ear fan

Any family that wants an elephant ear fan like the one above must ask someone who went to the Soviet Union to bring it back to Vietnam or get one through a lucky draw at an agency. The fan has more power and noise than a frog fan. It is considered a great asset to each family, only when important guests come to the house, the homeowner turns it on to welcome them.

7. TMT thermos

The Soviet TMT (Temet) ice thermos is quite heavy and very durable. The shell and the inside are made of alloy, in the middle is a very good vacuum insulation layer. The mouth of the thermos and the plastic lid also have a rubber gasket, when tightened, it prevents heat from escaping, and can keep ice from melting for about 24 hours. It was used when refrigerators were still a luxury for most Vietnamese people.

8. Samovar

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 on top warm. In the glass cabinet of the living room of Vietnamese people who love Russia, Samovar, tumbler and Matryoshka dolls always occupy an important position.

9. Bridal dress made in CCCP

Bridal dress made in CCCP (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), Including gloves and headpiece.

10. Saratov Refrigerator

Saratov refrigerator, very "solid", elegant appearance, moderate capacity - from 140 to 160 liters, most of the refrigerator parts are made of iron, good machine, runs a bit noisy.

Kim Ngoc

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