The immersive lecture "Visiting Gogol" is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an old Moscow estate. Guests will learn about the traditions of Russian tea drinking, the history of Moscow samovars, and the items used in the tea ritual. Russian tea drinking is not just a meal; it is a true ritual. Families and friends gathered around the samovar, conversations lasted for hours, and the aromas of herbal tea filled the home. Modern urban dwellers often do not realize the cultural significance this process had in the past. The lecture will help everyone touch upon this tradition, learn about the subtleties of brewing tea, the types of samovars, and the various treats that were served at the table. Participants will discover how tea drinking took place in the Tolstoy family home on Nikitsky Boulevard, where Nikolai Gogol lived. Svetlana Panchenko, head of the scientific and methodological department of the "Gogol House," will explain how the table was set, how Moscow tea drinking differed from other regions of Russia, and what made this process special. On our website, we share information about free events in Moscow.