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  1. Matryoshka dolls (/ ˌ m æ t r i ˈ ɒ ʃ k ə / MAT-ree-OSH-kə; Russian: матрёшка, IPA: [mɐˈtrʲɵʂkə] ⓘ), also known as stacking dolls, nesting dolls, Russian tea dolls, or Russian dolls, are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another.

    • Younger than you think. At first glance, the Matryoshka might look like an ancient folk character, but in fact, it only appeared in 1890 - and it has real “authors”, turner (lathe operator) Vasily Zvezdochkin and painter Sergei Malutin.
    • Matryoshka’s real name. Matryoshka is actually the “pet name” for the female name Matryona, that was popular in the 19th century among peasants and means “mummy”, “respectable lady” or “the mother of a big family”.
    • There was a big gap in Matryoshkas production. On the brink of the 20th century, Russian folk style became trendy in architecture, music, and art, thanks to Sergei Dyagilev’s ‘Russian Seasons’ and regular international crafts exhibitions.
    • There are five main Matryoshka painting styles. There are several Matryoshka production centers in Russia and therefore more than one main style of painting.
  2. Aug 8, 2015 · The Russian doll, or matryoshka, to use the Russian name, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Russia – but while many see it as an example of the nation’s ancient traditions of...

  3. May 23, 2018 · MATRYOSHKA DOLLS. The matryoshka, a set of four to eight hollow wooden dolls of graduated size nesting inside each other, is the most familiar item of Russian folk art today and possibly one of the most ancient.

  4. Oct 7, 2023 · The Matryoshka doll is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size, each fitting inside the larger one. The outermost doll is usually a woman, dressed in traditional Russian attire, with a scarf covering her head.

  5. Apr 15, 2019 · Russian Nesting Dolls are most popularly associated with Russia and are the quintessential Russian souvenir. They are also called matryoshka dolls. Russian nesting dolls are made in various shapes, sizes, and numbers and are decorated with many different themes and techniques.

  6. Sep 23, 2023 · Matryoshka dolls, also known as Russian nesting dolls, are a beloved symbol of Russian culture and craftsmanship. These intricately painted wooden dolls, which fit one inside the other, have captivated people around the world for generations. But how did this unique art form come to be?