The Russian stove is a symbol of homeliness in Russia as a whole, as well as its central part. The central Russian cuisine is heavily dependent on a stove that is able to maintain the right temperature.Traditional Russian stews were made in a Russian stove, and many restaurants have been installing stoves to ensure the same taste qualities. The stove was so important that it was even featured in Russia folk tales hiding good characters from bad and even being driven around by a young man named Yemelya.