- Matryoshka doll - Wikipedia
Matryoshka dolls (Russian: матрёшка, romanized: matryoshka ˌmætriˈɒʃkə ), also known as stacking dolls, nesting dolls, Russian tea dolls, or Russian dolls, [1] are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another
- What does Matryoshka mean? The Story of Russian Nesting Doll
Matryoshka dolls are made of linden and often it's very easy to determine in which region of Russia the Matryoshka has been made Matryoshka can be not only a female; some portray young cowherds, others a bride and a groom, famous artists and politicians
- matryoshka | Center for Russian, East European, Eurasian Studies
Different regions throughout Russia have their own unique take on the Matryoshka doll Besides the traditional Matryoshka, dolls featuring politicians, athletes, cartoon characters, fairytale scenes, folk painting, pottery designs, and animals can now be found
- The Matryoshka Doll | Meaning, Origin, and Symbolism - WE FREE SPIRITS
Often referred to as a Russian nesting doll, it’s a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another The term “Matryoshka” comes from a Russian word derived from “Matryona,” a popular female name during the time of the doll’s creation
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