History about that factory. Since 1898, the former factory of Vasily Batashev was named "The partnership of the steam samovar factory of the heirs of Vasily Stepanovich Batashev in Tula." The factory became an exemplary samovar factory in Tula at the beginning of the 20th century: a huge territory, buildings with equipment, oil and electric motors. Alexander Batashev, after parting with his brother, began his own production, having first bought a factory from Reingold Teile in 1891..Samovar from the factory V.S. Batashevo. Tula city. -------------------------- thank you in advance for your comments :)

Sample answers: Beginner Level When I was a child, I read a story called The Tortoise and the Hare. It was about a race between a slow tortoise and a fast hare. The hare ran very quickly but stopped to rest because he thought he would win easily. The tortoise kept going slowly but did not stop. In the end, the tortoise won the race. The story taught me that slow and steady wins the race. ----------------------- Intermediate Level One of my favorite childhood stories was Cinderella. It was about a kind girl who lived with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. They made her do all the housework and treated her poorly. One day, a fairy godmother appeared and helped her go to a royal ball by giving her a beautiful dress and a carriage. She danced with the prince but had to leave before midnight. Later, the prince found her glass slipper and used it to find her. They got married and lived happily ever after. This story showed me the importance of kindness and believing in magic. ----------------------- Advanced Level As a child, I was captivated by the story of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a philosophical tale about a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting different characters, each representing human flaws and virtues. The story blends imagination with deep life lessons about love, responsibility, and the beauty of simplicity. I remember being particularly moved by the bond between the prince and the fox, who teaches him that true relationships require time and care. This story left a profound impression on me, shaping the way I view friendships and the small, meaningful things in life.

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