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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Matryoshka_dollMatryoshka doll - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. nestingdolls.co › blogs › postsThe Meaning and Symbolism of the Matryoshka Nesting Dolls

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   The Russian nesting dolls, which are better known as matryoshka nesting dolls in their country of origin, embody a young yet still a timeless depiction of a simple and fairytale-like early times. The traditional designs and patterns of the wooden dolls illustrate a scene that once existed in the 1800s.

4. www.travelallrussia.com › blog › matryoshka-russianWhat does Matryoshka mean? The Story of Russian Nesting Doll

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   Sep 13, 2020 · Undoubtedly, a Matryoshka - a Russian wooden doll with smaller dolls stacked within the bigger ones, considered to be a symbol of Russian folk art and culture. The word "Matryoshka" is among the top 5 words strongly associated with Russia.

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6. www.rbth.com › arts › 332116-matryoshka-russian-doll7 facts about Matryoshka, the iconic Russian doll

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   • 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.

7. www.encyclopedia.com › matryoshka-dollMatryoshka Doll | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 23, 2018 · The matryoshka doll is a symbol of Russia and its culture. It is truly a doll—a child's plaything—but it began its history just over 100 years ago as a highly collectible art form. The matryoshka doll (or, simply, the matryoshka) is a nested doll with two halves that can be pulled apart.

8. www.momentslog.com › culture › traditional-russianTraditional Russian Nesting Dolls (Matryoshka): History and ...

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   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.

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   How do you spell Matryoshka?

   • Despite the fact that the word is hard to pronounce, different spellings can be met in English texts: "Matrioshka", "Matreshka", "Matreoschka" or even "Matrushka". At the same time, there are other references to Matryoshkas: babushka dolls or nesting dolls. But how are nesting dolls made and what do Matryoshka dolls represent?

   What does Matryoshka mean? The Story of Russian Nesting Doll

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   Where did the Matryoshka doll come from?

   • Although the majority of matryoshka show figures that are both Russian and traditional, the origin of the nested doll is neither Russian nor particularly old. The "Russian" matryoshka doll came to Russia from Japan at the end of the nineteenth century.

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   What is the symbolism of matryoshka dolls?

   • Symbolism of the Matryoshka Dolls When the early nesting dolls were created, all of them were presented with females as their biggest dolls. That is because a couple of the main symbols of the matryoshka dolls were of depicting a woman’s fertility and their motherhood.

   The Meaning and Symbolism of the Matryoshka Nesting Dolls

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   Who created the first Russian Doll 'Matryoshka'?

   • At the end of that century, the turner Vasily Zvezdochkin machined and artist Sergei Malyutin painted a wooden image of a beautiful woman on the first Russian doll holding the name “Matryoshka”. The Matryoshka's design was inspired by a figure of the Japanese sage Fukurama which illustrated a good-natured old man with an outstretched head.

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   Why are nesting dolls called Matryoshka?

   • Whereas people have limited understanding of the nesting dolls, what they symbolize, and why they were made; very few have understood the tale that led to the creation of these wooden toys, as well as the reason they were named “matryoshka” in the first place.

   The Meaning and Symbolism of the Matryoshka Nesting Dolls

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   What is a Russian Doll?

   • And inside that one, another, and inside that one, another… 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 woodworking and decorative handicrafts, the matryoshka is in fact far younger than it would appear.

   More than just a pretty face: The secrets of the Russian matryoshka

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10. www.rbth.com › arts › 2015/08/08More than just a pretty face: The secrets of the Russian ...

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