Not every home had one: guess what this unusual Soviet-era item is

In this edition of the Evening Quiz, readers are challenged to identify a rare Soviet-era household item from a photo, a luxury that many dreamed of owning.

Mar 9, 2026

This Soviet-era household appliance was a coveted luxury item that not every family could afford.
Source:
Avito.ru

This weekend, we«re sticking to our routine and publishing a new episode of our regular column Evening Quiz, dedicated to unusual items from the Soviet era. The essence of the game is very simple: you need to look at a photo found on the website Avito and guess how this or that attribute was used in the last century.

This time, we think the task will be very simple for many. This thing, which resembles a planet or a voluminous space saucer in appearance, was not in every family«s apartment. But many dreamed of acquiring it. So for those who experienced Soviet times, it won»t be difficult to give the correct answer. But others will have to use their wits.

But of course, you won«t be left without hints. Choose the correct option from the three. What is shown in the photo above?

Hair dryer «Saturn»;

Vacuum cleaner;

Portable steamer.

Did you manage to give the correct answer? Then quickly try to take the previous episode.