Nesting Dolls (Matryoshka) - Traditional - 5 doll sets - Folk Art
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'A la Mucha Paintings' $51.71 height - 16 cm

'A.S. Pushkin - Tsar Saltan' $89.95 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll in this set displays miniature-scenes based on the famous 'Tsar Saltan' fairy tale. 'TSAR SALTAN' (Russian Fairy-Tale) Once upon a time in a far away land Tsar Saltan sat listening to the future plans of three sisters. One of these sisters said that she wanted to give birth to a great warrior, and employ the other two sisters in her charge. Tsar Saltan decided to marry this sister, making the other two sisters become very jealous. These two women decided to do everything they could to make the married sister's life unhappy Tsar Saltan soon went away to war. During his absence his queen gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gvidon. It looked as if her dream of the future were beginning to be fulfilled, but her evil sisters wrote to the Tsar and convinced him that his son was an evil monster. Believing their ridiculous story, the Tsar then ordered that his wife and son be sealed in a barrel and cast into the sea. The barrel drifted for many years, finally washing ashore after Prince Gvidon had already grown into a man. On this shore Prince Gvidon performed his first great task; he rescued a swan being attacked by an evil magician. Having been saved, the swan then turned into an enchanting princess who promised to help Gvidon find his father. The Prince then became ruler of the land that he had washed ashore upon, and his kingdom became famous throughout the world. One day a merchant ship en route to Tsar Saltan's country passed through Prince Gvidon's magnificent land. On arrival to Tsar Saltan's country the merchant told the Tsar about his son's great land. Tsar Saltan made plans to travel there, but the evil sisters talked him out of it. The next time the merchant passed through the kingdom of Prince Gvidon he saw the Magic Squirrel which lived in a crystal cage that Prince Gvidon had built for it. Again the merchant arrived home to tell Tsar Saltan of his son's magical land, but again the evil sisters interfered. They told the Tsar that he should instead go to the land where one can see 33 warriors and Chernomor rise from the ocean. The Princess Swan explained to Prince Gvidon that these warriors were her brothers, so when the merchant passed through the land a third time this feat was performed for him. Having heard this story the wicked sisters dissuaded the Tsar once more from traveling to his son by telling him that it would be more worth his while to find the Magic Princess with the Sea Star above her head. Prince Gvidon was sad when he discovered once more that his father would not come to see him. Little did he know that the Swan Princess and the Magic Princess were one in the same! The merchant then returned home a fourth time to inform the Tsar that his son had married the Magic Princess. The Tsar then immediately set sail for Gvidon's kingdom where the family was reunited. They lived there happily ever after.

'Angels' $38.95 Russian nesting doll featuring Angels on all 5 dolls in the set. Size: 6 1/2 inches (16.25 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Finish: glossy (lacquer). Availability: ships within 5-7 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Angels' $31.32 height - 15 cm

'Aquamarine & Gold' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. AQUAMARINE Aquamarine is a translucent to transparent blue to pale green Beryl (Emerald is the deep green variety of Beryl). Most commonly, pale, icy blue. Mystical Properties: ''Aquamarine'' means ''blue sea'', and so is thought to protect sailors and ships. Said to increase rational thought and intelligence and make persons astute in business matters. Western Astrology assigns Aquamarine to Pisces, while Jewelers assign Aquamarine to the March birthstone. Mystics say it can bring about wishes (ancient texts sometimes mention by ''the devil'' and sometimes by djinn or ''geniies''). Said to quell crazed love-passion and ensure constancy in a man's new bride. Said to favor men named Arnold. To dream of Aquamarines means you'll be making new friends. Aquamarine is the state gem of Colorado. Healing Properties: Most commonly said to help toothaches and sore throats. Scientific Properties: Composed of Beryllium Aluminum Silicate (Beryl) Aquamarine is the pale blue version of Beryl. Also comes in various shades, such as yellow, green and brown. Identified by its hardness and distinct hexagonal crystals (6 sided crystals), Aquamarine is found in pegmatites - igneous rocks which cooled slowly, allowing large crystals to form. Found all over the world, principle sites include Brazil, Russia, Uruguay and Arizona. Hardness: 8 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.

'Ashberry' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. HARVESTING IN RUSSIA It is typical of Russia nowadays - just as it was centuries ago - for villagers (which are undoubtedly the majority of the country's population) to feed themselves more ''off the land'' than ''off the salary''. Salaries remain small, in many places they are being either delayed or ''paid in product'' (i.e. instead of cash you get the equivalent value of products that your plant manufactures), and rural Russians do not have much choice but grow their own fruits and vegetables, poultry and cattle - to feed themselves. Russians have always been thankful to the soil for all the ''gifts of the land'' - as they often gratefully call fruits and vegetables - that it is giving them. Harvesting, baskets of ripe fruits, berries, mushrooms and other ''gifts of the land'' have become a prominent ''theme'' of traditional nesting doll painting. The doll before you is one of the Russian ways to say ''thank you'' to the rich Russian soil.

'Autumn' $48.39 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of gorgeous Russian autumn. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. RUSSIAN CLIMATE & VISITING RUSSIA Most of Russia has a continental climate  the winters are bone chilling and the summers can be boiling. The swings are most extreme in southern and central Siberia, but even in Moscow temperatures can range from -30 to 30 Celsius (-20 to 100 Fahrenheit). The Black Sea coast and its resort communities tend to have the least swing. Late spring, early summer and the fall are good times to visit. During the hot summer months of July and August cities shut down as locals head to the countryside to live off the land at their dachas. In the beginning of September the ballets and the operas start back up and the cities come to life again. (The performing arts season runs from about September to May, although there are occasional shows in the summer, especially during St. Petersburg's White Nights Festival in June.) The first real cold hits Moscow and St. Petersburg sometime in November and there's usually snow on the ground from December through April. If you're prepared for the cold, Russia is often at its most beautiful under a blanket of snow. Winter is also the peak of the theater season and generally has fewer tourists. Steer clear of the mud and slush that covers the country during the spring thaw (April to May) and late fall.  Copyright ''The MoscowTimes''

'Autumn' $38.94 height - 15 cm

'Balalaika' (1) $11.56 height - 8 cm

'Balalaika' (2) $11.56 height - 8 cm

'Balalaika' (3) $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The doll is dedicated to Russian 'balalaika' (read about it below). RUSSIAN BALALAIKA Balalaika [bah-lah-'lah-i-kah] is probably the most famous out of all Russian folk music instruments. All balalaikas have three-sided bodies, spruce or fir tops and backs made of 3-9 wooden sections; and all have three strings.

'Ballet' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. RUSSIAN BALLET Russia has made a unique contribution to the development of ballet. Ballet was introduced in Russia together with other aristocratic dance forms as part of Peter the Great's Westernization program in the early 1700s. The first ballet school was established in 1734, and the first full ballet company was founded at the Imperial School of Ballet in St. Petersburg in the 1740s. Italian and French dancers and choreographers predominated in that period, but by 1800 Russian ballet was assimilating native elements from folk dancing as nobles sponsored dance companies of serfs. European ballet critics agreed that the Russian dance had a positive influence on West European ballet. Marius Petipa, a French choreographer who spent fifty years staging ballets in Russia, was the dominant figure during that period; his greatest triumphs were the staging of Tchaikovsky's ballets. Other noted European dancers, such as Marie Taglioni, Christian Johansson, and Enrico Cecchetti, performed in Russia throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, bringing new influences from the West. The most influential figure of the early twentieth century was the impresario Sergey Diaghilev, who founded an innovative touring ballet company in 1909 with choreographer Michel Fokine, dancer Vaslav Nijinksy, and designer Alexandre Benois. After the staging of Stravinskiy's controversial The Rite of Spring , World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution kept Diaghilev from returning to Russia. Until Diaghilev died in 1929, his Russian dance company, the Ballet Russe, was headquartered in Paris. In the same period, the emigre dancer Anna Pavlova toured the world with her troupe and exerted a huge influence on the art form. After Diaghilev, several new companies calling themselves the Ballet Russe toured the world, and new generations of Russian dancers filled their ranks. George Balanchine, a Georgian emigre and protege of Diaghilev, formed the New York City Ballet in 1948. Meanwhile, the Soviet government sponsored new ballet companies throughout the union. After a period of innovation and experimentation in the 1920s, Russia's ballet reverted under Stalin to the traditional forms of Petipa, even changing the plots of some ballets to emphasize the positive themes of socialist realism. The most influential Russian dancer of the mid-twentieth century was Rudolf Nureyev, who defected to the West in 1961 and is credited with establishing the dominant role of the male dancer in classical ballet. A second notable emigre, Mikhail Baryshnikov, burnished an already brilliant career in the United States after defecting from Leningrad's Kirov Ballet in 1974. The large cities of Russia traditionally have their own symphony orchestras and ballet and opera houses. Although funding for such facilities has diminished in the 1990s, attendance at performances remains high. The ballet companies of the Bol'shoy Theater in Moscow and the Kirov Theater in St. Petersburg are world renowned and have toured regularly since the early 1960s.

'Barin's Daughter' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. RUSSIAN BEAUTY What is a typical old Russian conception of woman's beauty? The ideal of a beautiful woman was considered to be a tall, strong and stately woman with red cheeks, blue eyes and blonde hair. Such women were well-represented by the renowned Russian painter, Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev. Such woman's beauty was also taken as a starting point for original matryoshka making. In provincial Russia before the revolution the name Matryona or Matriyosha was a very popular female name. It was derived from the Latin root 'mater' which means 'mother'. This name was associated with the image of a mother of a big family who was very healthy and had a portly figure. Subsequently, it became a symbolic name and was used specially to describe brightly painted wooden dolls made in such a way that they could be taken apart to reveal smaller dolls fitting inside on another. The first nesting dolls of Sergiev Posad portrayed this special beauty: young girls dressed in Russian sarafans carrying baskets, scythes, bunches of flowers or dressed in winter short fur coats and scarves. The nesting doll before you is a great example of Russian beauty reflected in a matryoshka doll.

'Basket of Apples' $23.39 height - 15 cm

'Basket of Camomiles' $11.56 height - 8 cm

'Bazaar' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. BAZAAR Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives three definitions of the originally Persian word bAzAr. They are: 1) a market (as in the Middle East) consisting of rows of shops or stalls selling miscellaneous goods; 2) a place for the sale of goods; 3) a fair for the sale of articles especially for charitable purposes. In case with Russia ''bazar'' or ''rynok'' is exactly a market that cosists of rows of stalls selling fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, honey, berries, caviar and hundreds of other products. This particular nesting doll gives one a feel of a Russian bazaar.

'Beautiful Summer' $75.14 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian summer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Beauty with Butterfly' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. MORE

'Beauty-Girl' $25.14 height - 15 cm

'Blackberry' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. HARVESTING IN RUSSIA It is typical of Russia nowadays - just as it was centuries ago - for villagers (which are undoubtedly the majority of the country's population) to feed themselves more ''off the land'' than ''off the salary''. Salaries remain small, in many places they are being either delayed or ''paid in product'' (i.e. instead of cash you get the equivalent value of products that your plant manufactures), and rural Russians do not have much choice but grow their own fruits and vegetables, poultry and cattle - to feed themselves. Russians have always been thankful to the soil for all the ''gifts of the land'' - as they often gratefully call fruits and vegetables - that it is giving them. Harvesting, baskets of ripe fruits, berries, mushrooms and other ''gifts of the land'' have become a prominent ''theme'' of traditional nesting doll painting. The doll before you is one of the Russian ways to say ''thank you'' to the rich Russian soil.

'Blue Flower Pattern' $36.2 height - 9 cm

'Blueberry' $46.79 Size: a approx. 6.5' Metric: a 16.25 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

'Bouquet' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. MEANINGS OF MOST FLOWERS As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the ''true meaning'' of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional meanings, according to one source. See, if you agree. ACACIA - Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love AMBROSIA - Your Love is Reciprocated AMARYLLIS - Pride, Pastoral Poetry ANEMONE - Forsaken ARBUTUS - Thee Only Do I Love ASTER - Symbol of Love, Daintiness AZALEA - Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood BACHELOR BUTTON - Single Blessedness BEGONIA - Beware BELLS OF IRELAND - Good Luck BITTERSWEET - Truth BLUEBELL - Humility CACTUS - Endurance CAMELLIA (PINK) - Longing for you CAMELLIA (RED) - You're a Flame in My Heart CAMELLIA (WHITE) - You're Adorable CARNATION (GENERAL) - Fascination, Woman Love CARNATION (PINK) - I'll Never Forget You CARNATION (RED) - My Heart Aches For You, Admiration CARNATION (PURPLE) - Capriciousness CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) - Yes CARNATION (STRIPED) - No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You CARNATION (WHITE) - Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift CARNATION (YELLOW) - You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection CATTAIL - Peace, Prosperity CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) - You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest. CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) - Truth CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) - Slighted Love CROCUS - Cheerfulness CYCLAMEN - Resignation and Good-bye DAFFODIL - Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You DAISY - Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity DANDELION - Faithfulness, Happiness FERN - Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter FIR - Time FLAX - Domestic Symbol FORGET-ME-NOT - True Love, Memories FORSYTHIA - Anticipation GARDENIA - You're Lovely, Secret Love GERANIUM - Stupidity, Folly GLADIOLI - Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators GLOXINIA - Love at First Sight HEATHER (LAVENDER) - Admiration, Solitude HEATHER (WHITE) - Protection, Wishes Will Come True HOLLY - Defense, Domestic Happiness HYACINTH (GENERAL) - Games and Sports, Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo HYACINTH (BLUE) - Constancy HYACINTH (PURPLE) - I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) - Play HYACINTH (WHITE) - Loveliness, I'll Pray for You HYACINTH (YELLOW) - Jealousy HYDRANGEA - Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness IRIS - Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France, Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor, My Compliments IVY - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection JONQUIL - Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned LARKSPUR (PINK) - Fickleness LILY (WHITE) - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You LILY (YELLOW) - I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay LILY (CALLA) - Beauty LILY (DAY) - Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother LILY (EUCHARIS) - Maiden Charms LILY (TIGER) - Wealth, Pride LILY OF THE VALLEY - Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Return to Happiness, Humility, You've Made My Life Complete MAGNOLIA - Nobility MARIGOLD - Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy MISTLETOE - Kiss me, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties, Sacred Plant of India MONKSHOOD - Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near MOSS - Maternal Love, Charity MYRTLE - Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage NARCISSUS - Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You Are NASTURTIUM - Conquest, Victory in Battle OLEANDER - Caution ORANGE BLOSSOM - Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness ORANGE MOCK - Deceit ORCHID - Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children ORCHID (CATTLEYA) - Mature Charm PALM LEAVES - Victory and Success PEONY - Shame, Happy Life, Happy Marriage PETUNIA - Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me PINE - Hope, Pity POPPY (GENERAL) - Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination POPPY (RED) - Pleasure POPPY (WHITE) - Consolation POPPY (YELLOW) - Wealth, Success PRIMROSE - I Can't Live Without You PRIMROSE (EVENING) - Inconstancy ROSE (BRIDAL) - Happy Love ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) - Mourning ROSE (HIBISCUS) - Delicate Beauty ROSE (LEAF) - You May Hope ROSE (PINK) - Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me ROSE (RED) - Love, I Love You ROSE (TEA) - I'll Remember Always ROSE (THORNLESS) - Love at First Sight ROSE (WHITE) - Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly, Secrecy and Silence ROSE (WHITE AND RED MIXED) - Unity, Flower Emblem of England ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) - Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue ROSE (YELLOW) - Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care ROSEBUD - Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love ROSEBUD (RED) - Pure and Lovely ROSEBUD (WHITE) - Girlhood ROSEBUD (MOSS) - Confessions of Love ROSES (Bouquet of Mature Blooms) - Gratitude ROSES (Single Full Bloom) - I Love You, I Still Love You SMILAX - Loveliness SNAPDRAGON - Deception, Gracious Lady SPIDER FLOWER - Elope with Me STEPHANOTIS - Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel STOCK - Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me SWEETPEA - Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time TULIP (GENERAL) - Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland TULIP (RED) - Believe Me, Declaration of Love TULIP (VARIEGATED) - Beautiful Eyes TULIP (YELLOW) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile VIOLET - Modesty VIOLET (BLUE) - Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I'll Always Be True VIOLET (WHITE) - Let's Take a Chance ZINNIA (MAGENTA) - Lasting Affection ZINNIA (MIXED) - Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend ZINNIA (SCARLET) - Constancy ZINNIA (WHITE) - Goodness ZINNIA (YELLOW) - Daily Remembrance

'Bouquet of Flowers' $31.32 height - 15 cm

'Bride' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. RUSSIAN WEDDING In pre-Revolution Russia weddings were usually held in autumn (in October) and in winter before Lent, up to Shrovetide. The whole ritual of the Russian Wedding can be divided into three parts: the period before the wedding, the wedding, and the period after the wedding. The main rites of the traditional Russian wedding: the bridegroom sent a match-maker to the bride's parents the parents of the bridegroom visit the parents of the bride and have a talk the bride-show, where the bride shows what she has made before getting engaged ''sgovor'' (the reaching of an agreement about future wedding) the pre-wedding period usually ended in a devichnik (a girl-friend's party) or the bridegroom's party. The participants of the party were: Druzhka (a man who knew the ritual of the wedding ceremony well); tysyatsky (an honored member of the bridegroom's family or Godfather), the boyars (noblemen) - other relatives) the bridegroom will not get the bride unless he pays ransom for her the newly-weds have to kiss in public when their guests propose a toast and cry ''Gorko!'' (''Bitter!''). This means that they would like the newly-weds to kiss, and they pretend they can't drink the wine without sweetening it with the kiss. Other interesting facts about the Russian wedding: According to the Russian tradition, the bride must cry (before and at the wedding ceremony) even if she loves her bridegroom. Russian wedding laments are very poetic. After the wedding, the bride could no longer wear her hair uncovered. The Russians have a lot of ritual wedding songs. The bride and bridegroom ride to church in separate carriages. After the marriage ceremony in church, the newly-weds go home in one carriage. The parents of the newly-weds meet them at home with bread and salt and an icon, and they bless the newly-weds. Nowadays Russian weddings follow new sets of wedding rituals. There are a lot of ''Wedding Palaces'' (Dvortsy brakosochetaniya) in the country. The newly-weds are congratulated by the city administration, then they visit the places of interest of their city, pay their tribute to those who perished in war, visiting the Eternal Fire. Some of the newly-weds have a marriage ceremony in church, which, however, is not obligatory (but rather optional) for official marriage registration. Not many of the above-quoted traditional Russian wedding rites are followed nowadays.

'Bride' $31.32 height - 15 cm

'Bullfinches' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. BULLFINCH Bullfinch is a small European bird with a black head and a pink chest. It may be watched in Russia only during winter time, when bullfinches sit on the ashberry-tree branches, pecking the red berries.

'Bullfinches' $23.39 height - 15 cm

'Butterflies' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days.  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Butterflies' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'By Pike's Wish' Fairy Tale $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. ''BY PIKE'S WISH'' FAIRY TALE In one village there lived three brothers. The two elder brothers were successful merchants, but the youngest brother was a fool named Emelya who slept on the stove all day long. Once it happened that when he went to the ice-hole for water and he caught a magic pike. The pike asked him to let her go free and promised him to grant any of his wishes. ''Just say these magic words: 'By the pike's wish, at my command,' and everything will be done'' the pike said. Emelya agreed. He ordered his water-pails to go home by itself, which they did, much to the suprise of his sisters-in-law. Then he ordered the sledge to go by itself to the nearest forest where his ax felled wood for the fire. The tsar of the land heard about that wonder and ordered his officer to bring Emelya to the palace. When Emelya came to the Tsar's courtyard he saw the tsar's daughter and used the pike's magic to make her fall in love with him. Then the tsar gave orders to place the princess and Emelya in a barrel and throw them into the sea. But Emelya again used the magic words and the waves rolled the barrel onto the shore of a beautiful island. With the pike's help Emelya ''built'' a big marble palace. Then the princess asked him to become handsome and smart, and he turned himself into a fine young prince. They started to live peacefully in the palace. One day the tsar visited the island and, oh! What a wonder!, he recognized his own daughter and Emelya who was changed into a fine prince. The tsar wept and asked their forgiveness. They celebrated the family's reunion and lived happily after that.

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'Cathedrals' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. RUSSIAN CHURCHES & CATHEDRALS Orthodox Christianity was brought to Russia during the time of Vladimir, Grand Prince of Kiev, during the twelfth century. Vladimir sent representatives to distant lands to study the religions of other civilizations. They reported back to him saying: Then we went to Greece, and the Greeks led us to where they worship their God, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. For on earth there is no such splendor or such beauty, and we are at a loss how to describe it. We only know that God dwells there among men. (The Russian Primary Chronicle) Bishops from Greece traveled to Russia to spread the faith, and Vladimir and many of his countrymen were converted to Christianity. The history of Russia was always characterized by invasions from foreign enemies, such as the Tartar Khans, in which the people sought to defend their homeland. By the 16th century the Khans suppressed the independence of the Russian lands, exacting monetary tribute, and prohibiting the unhindered practice of the Orthodox Christianity by the Russian peoples. It was primarily the desire for political and economic freedom, and the desire for the freedom to worship in the Orthodox Christian manner, which lead the Russian Czar Ivan Grozny to lead an army of 150,000 upon the Tartar stronghold at the city of Kazan in the summer of 1552. On the Orthodox Feast Day of the Protection of the Theotokos, called ''the Pokhrov'' (October 1, 1552) the army marched on Kazan. The following day the city fell to the armies of Ivan. The victory was attributed to the intercessions of the Theotokos (the Mother of God) on behalf of the Russian people. Some 3 years later in 1555 the Czar ordered the beginning of the construction of the Pokhrovsky Cathedral in commemoration of this victory. The Cathedral of the Pokhrov, commonly called St. Basil's Cathedral, is one of the most prominent landmarks in Russia, and one of the most spectacular buildings in the world. It is recognized the world over as a symbol of Russia and of the Russian Orthodox Church. After Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453, Russia continued for several centuries to develop a national art that had grown out of the middle Byzantine period. During the 10th-15th centuries, Russian art had begun to show marked local variation from the Byzantine model, and after the fall of Constantinople it continued along these distinctive lines of development. This period of Russian art, which lasted until the adoption of western European culture in the 18th century, is also known as the Moscow or National period. During the Moscow period, churches in Russia began to develop a style all their own. The following brief essay describes well the changes in Russian architecture: After the hegemony in the world of Orthodox Christianity shifted to Muscovite Russia, Moscow, having become the new city of Constantine--the ''third Rome''--and aspiring to rival the older centres of culture, launched a building program commensurate with its international importance. The Kremlin and two of its important churches were rebuilt by Italian architects between 1475 and 1510. These churches, the Assumption (Uspensky) Cathedral and the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, were largely modeled after the churches of Vladimir. The Italians were required to incorporate the basic features of Byzantine planning and design into the new cathedrals; it was only in the exterior decoration of St. Michael the Archangel that they succeeded in introducing Italian decorative motifs. A third church, the modest Annunciation Cathedral (1484-89), with its warm beauty, was the work of Pskov architects. There the kokoshniki were introduced in the treatment of the roof. This element, similar in outline to the popular Russian bochka roof (pointed on top, with the sides forming a continuous double curve, concave above and convex below), foreshadowed a tendency to replace the forms of the Byzantine arch by more elongated silhouettes. Ecclesiastical architecture began to lose the special features associated with the Byzantine heritage, becoming more national in character and increasingly permeated with the taste and thought of the people. The most important change in Russian church design of the 16th century was the introduction of the tiered tower and the tent-shaped roof first developed in wood by Russia's carpenters. Next was the substitution of the bulb-shaped spire for the traditional Byzantine cupola. This affected the design of masonry architecture by transforming its proportions and decoration and even its structural methods. The buildings acquired a dynamic, exteriorized articulation and specifically Russian national characteristics. The boldest departures from Byzantine architecture were the churches of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye (1532) and the Decapitation of St. John the Baptist at Dyakovo (c. 1532) and, above all, the Cathedral of St. Basil (Vasily) the Blessed (or, the Pokrovsky Cathedral) in Moscow, 1554-60. In St. Basil the western academic architectural concepts, based on rational, manifest harmony, were ignored; the structure, with no easily readable design and a profusion of disparate colourful exterior decoration, is uniquely medieval Russian in content and form, in technique, decoration, and feeling. St. Basil, like its predecessors the churches at Kolomenskoye and Dyakovo, embodies the characteristic features of the wood churches of northern Russia, translated into masonry. An effective finishing touch was given to the ensemble of the Kremlin's Cathedral Square by the erection of the imposing Belfry of Ivan II the Great, begun in 1542. The colossal white stone ''column of fame,'' with its golden cupola gleaming above the Kremlin hill, was the definite expression of an era, reflecting the tastes and grandiose political ambitions of the rising Russian state. (Russian Orthodox Church)

'Cathedrals & Churches' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Cathedrals of Russia' $60.91 height - 14 cm

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'Celebrating Family' (set 1) $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a typical Russian family, hospitable and welcoming. MORE INFO / RELATED STORY: RUSSIAN HOSPITALITY Should you be lucky enough to be invited to a Russian home for dinner be assured that you will get the best of what's on hand and plenty of it. Russians are famed for their hospitality and love to invite people over in order to thoroughly stuff them. It is expected that a guest will accept all that is offered and your host may be offended should you decline. Be prepared for staunch arguments on the part of your host as to why you should eat the lump of raw pork fat or drink the glass of home-made sweet elderberry wine stuck in front of you. When invited to a Russian's apartment for a dinner party it is considered de rigueur to bring something along, usually alcohol and perhaps flowers for the hostess. People often dress up as if they were going out to a fancy restaurant, and women take nice shoes with them in a bag in order to avoid the ridiculous situation of being in their finest evening dress and sliding around in tapochki. Drinks are usually preceeed by toasts (sometimes taking the form of long speeches) and much glass clinking. Often the revelry lasts well into the night and can include singing and dancing until people pass-out or go home... Copyright ''1 VIP Dating''

'Celebrating Family' (set 2) $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a typical Russian family, hospitable and welcoming.

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'Christmas' (set 1) $69.49 Size: a approx. 4.8' Metric: a 12 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a matte Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS Christmas is celebrated in Russia according to Russian Orthodox Church calendar - on 7 January. During this time people send warm greetings to each other, wishing good health, happiness and great successes. Unlike it is the case in Western countries, Russia does not celebrate Christmas as widely as they do the New Year's Day. In Russia, New Year's Day is a national holiday. Children do not go to school because they have winter holidays at that time. People do not work on that day. Many people celebrate New Year's Eve at home; they organize a party for members of the family or for their friends. A Christmas tree stands in every house at Christmas and sometimes Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden visit people's homes. Do you know thatà the first Christmas tree went on public display in 1852 at the Ekaterinhoff Concert Hall in St. Petersburg. the Russian are convinced that Grandfather Frost lives in a well-built wooden cottage (Russia izba) in the woods. àit is also thought that he travels in a sleigh troika together with the Snow Maiden. the Snow Maiden is a beautiful girl with a long blond braid and she is dressed in a sparkling snow-patterned sarafan trimmed with polar fox. Her head is crowned by a stellar snow flake. àFather Frost is dressed in a warm sheepskin coat, felt boots and has big gloves on his hands. àpeople decorate trees in any way they wish. àNew Year is celebrated with the family. àpeople like the costumed festivities. Children in different costumes dance around the Christmas tree, recite poetry, sing for gifts. àchildren like to help with the holiday preparations; they make multi-colored toys from paper, cover nuts in gold wrappers

'Christmas' (set 2) $37.95 Size: a approx. 7.2' Metric: a 18 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Christmas' (set 3) $65.95 Size: a approx. 6.5' Metric: a 16.25 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Christmas Angels' $48.95 Size: a approx. 7.2' Metric: a 18 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Christmas is Coming' $31.85 Christmas nesting doll featuring Santa, Snowmaiden, Snowman, bullfinch and a Christmas tree. Size: 6 inches (15 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Finish: glossy (lacquer). Availability: ships within 5-7 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Cinderella' (set 1) $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the world-famous ''Cinderella'' fairy tale. You may read the full fairy tale below. CINDERELLA, or THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER Once there was a gentleman who married, for his second wife, the proudest and most haughty woman that was ever seen. She had, by a former husband, two daughters of her own humor, who were, indeed, exactly like her in all things. He had likewise, by another wife, a young daughter, but of unparalleled goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world. No sooner were the ceremonies of the wedding over but the mother-in-law began to show herself in her true colors. She could not bear the good qualities of this pretty girl, and the less because they made her own daughters appear the more odious. She employed her in the meanest work of the house: she scoured the dishes, tables, etc., and scrubbed madam's chamber, and those of misses, her daughters; she lay up in a sorry garret, upon a wretched straw bed, while her sisters lay in fine rooms, with floors all inlaid, upon beds of the very newest fashion, and where they had looking-glasses so large that they might see themselves at their full length from head to foot. The poor girl bore all patiently, and dared not tell her father, who would have rattled her off; for his wife governed him entirely. When she had done her work, she used to go into the chimney-corner, and sit down among cinders and ashes, which made her commonly be called Cinderwench; but the youngest, who was not so rude and uncivil as the eldest, called her Cinderella. However, Cinderella, notwithstanding her mean apparel, was a hundred times handsomer than her sisters, though they were always dressed very richly. It happened that the King's son gave a ball, and invited all persons of fashion to it. Our young misses were also invited, for they cut a very grand figure among the quality. They were mightily delighted at this invitation, and wonderfully busy in choosing out such gowns, petticoats, and head-clothes as might become them. This was a new trouble to Cinderella; for it was she who ironed her sisters' linen, and plaited their ruffles; they talked all day long of nothing but how they should be dressed. ''For my part,'' said the eldest, ''I will wear my red velvet suit with French trimming.'' ''And I,'' said the youngest, ''shall have my usual petticoat; but then, to make amends for that, I will put on my gold-flowered manteau, and my diamond stomacher, which is far from being the most ordinary one in the world.'' They sent for the best tire-woman they could get to make up their head-dresses and adjust their double pinners, and they had their red brushes and patches from Mademoiselle de la Poche. Cinderella was likewise called up to them to be consulted in all these matters, for she had excellent notions, and advised them always for the best, nay, and offered her services to dress their heads, which they were very willing she should do. As she was doing this, they said to her: ''Cinderella, would you not be glad to go to the ball?'' ''Alas!'' said she, ''you only jeer me; it is not for such as I am to go thither.'' ''Thou art in the right of it,'' replied they; ''it would make the people laugh to see a Cinderwench at a ball.'' Anyone but Cinderella would have dressed their heads awry, but she was very good, and dressed them perfectly well They were almost two days without eating, so much were they transported with joy. They broke above a dozen laces in trying to be laced up close, that they might have a fine slender shape, and they were continually at their looking-glass. At last the happy day came; they went to Court, and Cinderella followed them with her eyes as long as she could, and when she had lost sight of them, she fell a-crying. Her godmother, who saw her all in tears, asked her what was the matter. ''I wish I could -- I wish I could -- ''; she was not able to speak the rest, being interrupted by her tears and sobbing. This godmother of hers, who was a fairy, said to her, ''Thou wishest thou couldst go to the ball; is it not so?'' ''Y -- es,'' cried Cinderella, with a great sigh. ''Well,'' said her godmother, ''be but a good girl, and I will contrive that thou shalt go.'' Then she took her into her chamber, and said to her, ''Run into the garden, and bring me a pumpkin.'' Cinderella went immediately to gather the finest she could get, and brought it to her godmother, not being able to imagine how this pumpkin could make her go to the ball. Her godmother scooped out all the inside of it, having left nothing but the rind; which done, she struck it with her wand, and the pumpkin was instantly turned into a fine coach, gilded all over with gold. She then went to look into her mouse-trap, where she found six mice, all alive, and ordered Cinderella to lift up a little the trapdoor, when, giving each mouse, as it went out, a little tap with her wand, the mouse was that moment turned into a fine horse, which altogether made a very fine set of six horses of a beautiful mouse-colored dapple-gray. Being at a loss for a coachman, ''I will go and see,'' says Cinderella, ''if there is never a rat in the rat-trap -- we may make a coachman of him.'' ''Thou art in the right,'' replied her godmother; ''go and look.'' Cinderella brought the trap to her, and in it there were three huge rats. The fairy made choice of one of the three which had the largest beard, and, having touched him with her wand, he was turned into a fat, jolly coachman, who had the smartest whiskers eyes ever beheld. After that, she said to her: ''Go again into the garden, and you will find six lizards behind the watering-pot, bring them to me.'' She had no sooner done so but her godmother turned them into six footmen, who skipped up immediately behind the coach, with their liveries all bedaubed with gold and silver, and clung as close behind each other as if they had done nothing else their whole lives. The Fairy then said to Cinderella: ''Well, you see here an equipage fit to go to the ball with; are you not pleased with it?'' ''Oh! yes,'' cried she; ''but must I go thither as I am, in these nasty rags?'' Her godmother only just touched her with her wand, and, at the same instant, her clothes were turned into cloth of gold and silver, all beset with jewels. This done, she gave her a pair of glass slippers, the prettiest in the whole world. Being thus decked out, she got up into her coach; but her godmother, above all things, commanded her not to stay till after midnight, telling her, at the same time, that if she stayed one moment longer, the coach would be a pumpkin again, her horses mice, her coachman a rat, her footmen lizards, and her clothes become just as they were before. She promised her godmother she would not fail of leaving the ball before midnight; and then away she drives, scarce able to contain herself for joy. The King's son who was told that a great princess, whom nobody knew, was come, ran out to receive her; he gave her his hand as she alighted out of the coach, and led her into the ball, among all the company. There was immediately a profound silence, they left off dancing, and the violins ceased to play, so attentive was everyone to contemplate the singular beauties of the unknown new-comer. Nothing was then heard but a confused noise of: ''Ha! how handsome she is! Ha! how handsome she is!'' The King himself, old as he was, could not help watching her, and telling the Queen softly that it was a long time since he had seen so beautiful and lovely a creature. All the ladies were busied in considering her clothes and headdress, that they might have some made next day after the same pattern, provided they could meet with such fine material and as able hands to make them. The King's son conducted her to the most honorable seat, and afterward took her out to dance with him; she danced so very gracefully that they all more and more admired her. A fine collation was served up, whereof the young prince ate not a morsel, so intently was he busied in gazing on her. She went and sat down by her sisters, showing them a thousand civilities, giving them part of the oranges and citrons which the Prince had presented her with, which very much surprised them, for they did not know her. While Cinderella was thus amusing her sisters, she heard the clock strike eleven and three-quarters, whereupon she immediately made a courtesy to the company and hasted away as fast as she could. When she got home she ran to seek out her godmother, and, after having thanked her, she said she could not but heartily wish she might go next day to the ball, because the King's son had desired her. As she was eagerly telling her godmother whatever had passed at the ball, her two sisters knocked at the door, which Cinderella ran and opened. ''How long you have stayed!'' cried she, gaping, rubbing her eyes and stretching herself as if she had been just waked out of her sleep; she had not, however, any manner of inclination to sleep since they went from home. ''If thou hadst been at the ball,'' said one of her sisters, ''thou wouldst not have been tired with it. There came thither the finest princess, the most beautiful ever was seen with mortal eyes; she showed us a thousand civilities, and gave us oranges and citrons.'' Cinderella seemed very indifferent in the matter; indeed, she asked them the name of that princess; but they told her they did not know it, and that the King's son was very uneasy on her account and would give all the world to know who she was. At this Cinderella, smiling, replied: ''She must, then, be very beautiful indeed; how happy you have been! Could not I see her? Ah! dear Miss Charlotte, do lend me your yellow suit of clothes which you wear every day.'' ''Ay, to be sure!'' cried Miss Charlotte; ''lend my clothes to such a dirty Cinderwench as thou art! I should be a fool.'' Cinderella, indeed, expected well such answer, and was very glad of the refusal; for she would have been sadly put to it if her sister had lent her what she asked for jestingly. The next day the two sisters were at the ball, and so was Cinderella, but dressed more magnificently than before. The King's son was always by her, and never ceased his compliments and kind speeches to her; to whom all this was so far from being tiresome that she quite forgot what her godmother had recommended to her; so that she, at last, counted the clock striking twelve when she took it to be no more than eleven; she then rose up and fled, as nimble as a deer. The Prince followed, but could not overtake her. She left behind one of her glass slippers, which the Prince took up most carefully. She got home but quite out of breath, and in her nasty old clothes, having nothing left her of all her finery but one of the little slippers, fellow to that she dropped. The guards at the palace gate were asked: If they had not seen a princess go out. They said: They had seen nobody go out but a young girl, very meanly dressed, and who had more the air of a poor country wench than a gentlewoman. When the two sisters returned from the ball Cinderella asked them: If they had been well diverted, and if the fine lady had been there. They told her: Yes, but that she hurried away immediately when it struck twelve, and with so much haste that she dropped one of her little glass slippers, the prettiest in the world, which the King's son had taken up; that he had done nothing but look at her all the time at the ball, and that most certainly he was very much in love with the beautiful person who owned the glass slipper. What they said was very true; for a few days after the King's son caused it to be proclaimed, by sound of trumpet, that he would marry her whose foot the slipper would just fit. They whom he employed began to try it upon the princesses, then the duchesses and all the Court, but in vain; it was brought to the two sisters, who did all they possibly could to thrust their foot into the slipper, but they could not effect it. Cinderella, who saw all this, and knew her slipper, said to them, laughing: ''Let me see if it will not fit me.'' Her sisters burst out a-laughing, and began to banter her. The gentleman who was sent to try the slipper looked earnestly at Cinderella, and, finding her very handsome, said: It was but just that she should try, and that he had orders to let everyone make trial. He obliged Cinderella to sit down, and, putting the slipper to her foot, he found it went on very easily, and fitted her as if it had been made of wax. The astonishment her two sisters were in was excessively great, but still abundantly greater when Cinderella pulled out of her pocket the other slipper, and put it on her foot. Thereupon, in came her godmother, who, having touched with her wand Cinderella's clothes, made them richer and more magnificent than any of those she had before. And now her two sisters found her to be that fine, beautiful lady whom they had seen at the ball. They threw themselves at her feet to beg pardon for all the ill- treatment they had made her undergo. Cinderella took them up, and, as she embraced them, cried: That she forgave them with all her heart, and desired them always to love her. She was conducted to the young prince, dressed as she was; he thought her more charming than ever, and, a few days after, married her. Cinderella, who was no less good than beautiful, gave her two sisters lodgings in the palace, and that very same day matched them with two great lords of the Court.

'Cinderella' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the world-famous ''Cinderella'' fairy tale.

'Cinderella' (set 3) $45.08 Size: a approx. 7.2' Metric: a 18 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the world-famous 'Cinderella' fairy tale.

'Cinderella' Fairy Tale $146.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-12 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 5-7 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the world-famous ''Cinderella'' fairy tale.

'Coquette' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. RUSSIAN BEAUTY What is a typical old Russian conception of woman's beauty? The ideal of a beautiful woman was considered to be a tall, strong and stately woman with red cheeks, blue eyes and blonde hair. Such women were well-represented by the renowned Russian painter, Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev. Such woman's beauty was also taken as a starting point for original matryoshka making. In provincial Russia before the revolution the name Matryona or Matriyosha was a very popular female name. It was derived from the Latin root 'mater' which means 'mother'. This name was associated with the image of a mother of a big family who was very healthy and had a portly figure. Subsequently, it became a symbolic name and was used specially to describe brightly painted wooden dolls made in such a way that they could be taken apart to reveal smaller dolls fitting inside on another. The first nesting dolls of Sergiev Posad portrayed this special beauty: young girls dressed in Russian sarafans carrying baskets, scythes, bunches of flowers or dressed in winter short fur coats and scarves. The nesting doll before you is a great example of Russian beauty reflected in a matryoshka doll.

'Crimson Flower Design' $46.53 height - 13 cm

'Daisies' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Daisies on Green' $42.07 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Daisies on Purple' $42.07 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Daisy Fortune-Telling' $32.3 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Dating' $82.66 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. RUSSIAN WEDDING In pre-Revolution Russia weddings were usually held in autumn (in October) and in winter before Lent, up to Shrovetide. The whole ritual of the Russian Wedding can be divided into three parts: the period before the wedding, the wedding, and the period after the wedding. The main rites of the traditional Russian wedding: the bridegroom sent a match-maker to the bride's parents the parents of the bridegroom visit the parents of the bride and have a talk the bride-show, where the bride shows what she has made before getting engaged ''sgovor'' (the reaching of an agreement about future wedding) the pre-wedding period usually ended in a devichnik (a girl-friend's party) or the bridegroom's party. The participants of the party were: Druzhka (a man who knew the ritual of the wedding ceremony well); tysyatsky (an honored member of the bridegroom's family or Godfather), the boyars (noblemen) - other relatives) the bridegroom will not get the bride unless he pays ransom for her the newly-weds have to kiss in public when their guests propose a toast and cry ''Gorko!'' (''Bitter!''). This means that they would like the newly-weds to kiss, and they pretend they can't drink the wine without sweetening it with the kiss. Other interesting facts about the Russian wedding: According to the Russian tradition, the bride must cry (before and at the wedding ceremony) even if she loves her bridegroom. Russian wedding laments are very poetic. After the wedding, the bride could no longer wear her hair uncovered. The Russians have a lot of ritual wedding songs. The bride and bridegroom ride to church in separate carriages. After the marriage ceremony in church, the newly-weds go home in one carriage. The parents of the newly-weds meet them at home with bread and salt and an icon, and they bless the newly-weds. Nowadays Russian weddings follow new sets of wedding rituals. There are a lot of ''Wedding Palaces'' (Dvortsy brakosochetaniya) in the country. The newly-weds are congratulated by the city administration, then they visit the places of interest of their city, pay their tribute to those who perished in war, visiting the Eternal Fire. Some of the newly-weds have a marriage ceremony in church, which, however, is not obligatory (but rather optional) for official marriage registration. Not many of the above-quoted traditional Russian wedding rites are followed nowadays.

'Domes' $25.54 Size: approx. 6'' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. The whole set is made using a woodburning technique in combination with a beautiful golden metal incrustation. The doll displays gorgeous domes of Russian Orthodox cathedrals.

'Dunyasha' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Dunyasha Girl' $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a beautiful girl by the name of Dunyasha (short for Evdokiya) with Easter bread, eggs and a candle in her hands. EASTER In Russia the Easter Holiday is the most important holy festival of the year, with the tradition of exchange of eggs and three kisses as symbols of Resurrection. Easter commemorates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Eggs that are given at this time symbolize new life. Easter Observance Maslenitsa In old Russia, two months of every year was dedicated to the preparation and celebration of Easter. Like the Catholics, the Russians started the season with a festive celebration. Maslenitsa, or ''Butter Week,'' was eight fun days of stuffing, feasting, and carnival. Huge quantities of blini(small pancakes smothered in butter) were eaten at every meal. Shortly before Maslenitsa small cakes in the shape of larks were sold, representing the warmth, sky, and merrymaking that was soon to follow. Maslenitsa began eight weeks before Easter. Ice slides, booths, merry-go-rounds, jugglers, buffoons and mimes, ventriloquists, and swings made this week a carnival. There were sleigh processions, also. Businesses, schools, and public offices closed in the last days of Maslenitsa. The wealthy, decked in their finest jewels, went to dancing lunches and evening balls. Others started drinking in the morning, and were in high spirits all day. It was a festive week, similar to Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. The Great Fast After the carnival was the Great Fast, of Lent. It was observed by everyone. No animal or fowl meat, milk, eggs, butter, or sugar was allowed. Some alternatives were mushrooms, cabbage, oil, fish and potatoes, and coffee with milk of almonds. In the eighteenth century caviar was used extensively as a replacement for butter. At the start of Lent some people bought birds and set them free as a sign of hope that God would liberate them from their sins. Public amusement, dancing, and theatrical performances were forbidded, replaced by singing, concerts, and conservation. Palm Sunday, or Verbnoe Voskresene, was a happy break in the Great Fast. Great quantities of pussy willows were cut and brought in bundles to the cities. The Thursday before Palm Sunday saw cheerful and animated exhibitions of toys and flowers. In the Palm Market in St. Petersburg, every variety of branches, bare or decorated with paper flowers or leaves, were seen. Many booths were dedicated to wax angels. Eastern sherbets, Constantinople confections, icons, and even crosses made of gingerbread were also sold. This was a festival for the children. Toy and confections of sugar were given. Wealthy uncles and godfathers gave richly decorated palm branches, with gold angels, silver leaves, and small present-filled fruits on them, to nieces and godchildren. There were hugh markets of flowers and minature toy dealers. A great procession was held on the eve of Palm Sunday to commemorate Christ's entry into Jerusalem. People carried branches and sang hymns. The priests blessed the branches. The next morning it was the universal custom for children to beat those who had not risen from their beds with the branches. Eggs played an important role in the great festival, both at the Palm Market and at Easter. A number of eggs were dyed red, which were then given to the priest and carried around for days after Easter. The egg symbolized life, hope, and the Resurrection. It was customary to give an egg to every acquaintance met. Games were played with eggs, and then hugh quantities were eaten and used in the traditional Easter bread and dessert. Many eggs were decorated, some with short remembrances of the Resurrection and others exquisitely decorated, such as the Ukrainian pisanky. Easter The Orthodox Easter usually falls later than the Catholic Easter, depending on when Passover is. The Russian Easter falls one week after Passover. In old Russia, this was the holiday, the occasion of importance. Houses were scrubbed and furniture was repaired. Elaborate preparations were made in anticipation of the Easter feast. On Good Friday, the churches were dark, but their doors were kept continually open for those devout followers to enter and kiss the wounds of the Savior. Everyone fasted this last week, and the devout took no food at all on Wednesday and from Friday until Easter eve. Toward Saturday midnight the churches filled more and more; the court gathered in full dress while governors wore their gold embroidered uniforms. The vigil Mass was read slowly until midnight, when all the candles were lit and a joyous procession burst out of the church, singing and praising Khristos Voskrese. The church was brightly illuminated, bells rang, and choirs sang. After church, everyone went out to feast. There were lambs carved of butter, sugar flags and crosses, wide arrays of cold salads, hams, veal, roasted birds, and assorted cakes on tables in every household. The Easter bread, kulich was a traditional round and cylindrical bread decorated with frosting and the letters XB, representing ''Christ is risen.'' Another traditional dish, paskha, always accompanied the kulich and was a thick sweet creamy white spread made in a special triangular mold that also had the XB letters on it. The traditional Easter breakfast consisted of spreading paskha on the kulich, eating it with a hard-boiled egg dipped in salt, and washed that down with a tumbler of cold vodka. This breakfast was usually blessed by the priests during the Easter service, where the priests would walk between a double row of plates.

'Easter' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. This doll will undoubtedly make a great Easter gift to anyone.

'Easter' (set 2) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Easter Motifs' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Emerald & Gold' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. EMERALD Emerald is one of the four precious gemstones and, of all gemstones, the most expensive. The highest quality emerald is a transparent grass green. Emerald belongs to the Beryl family of gemstones which includes the pale blue variety, Aquamarine, the yellow variety, Heliodore, and pink, known as Morganite. Mystical Properties: Many legends surround a tablet carved from a giant emerald. The Greeks say Hermes composed the tablet for Venus. The Egyptians say Thoth had such a tablet. In the Koran, Arabs called it the ''Preserved Tablet''. Moses was said to have carried down an Emerald tablet with the 10 commandments. Thought to block spells from occurring and give the gift of prophecy. In Revelation, Emerald is said to compose the throne of God, and the Holy Grail is said to be carved from a huge emerald which fell from Satan's crown on his banishment from Heaven. Hebrew legend says Emeralds were one of the four precious stones given to Solomon. In India, emeralds are thought to be the bile of the demon God Vala as it was taken through the air by the serpent God, Vasuki. Western Astrology associates Emeralds with the Zodiac sign of Taurus, whereas Jewelers assign Emerald as the May birthstone. In Eastern Astrology, Emeralds are associated with Mercury who rules both Gemini and Virgo. Said to favor men named Edmund and women named Elizabeth. The guardian angel associated with Emerald is Amriel. Emeralds are the traditional gift for the 55th Wedding Anniversary. Dreaming of emeralds is said herald good times to come. Emerald is the national stone of Peru and thought beneficial to those of Peruvian descent. Said to govern the hour of 2 p.m. Healing Properties: Thought to protect pregnant women in Ancient Egypt. Often thought to help eyesight. Sometimes mentioned as helping with dizziness and vertigo. Scientific Properties: Emerald is composed of Beryllium Aluminum Silicate (Beryl). The beautiful, rich green coloring is attributable to chromium. When heated, emeralds lose their color, only to regain it upon cooling. A flawless Emerald is an impossibility. Found in Colombia, Brazil, Africa, India, Pakistan, Russia and Egypt. Hardness: 8.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.

'Emerald Beads' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Fairy Tale' $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. RUSSIAN FAIRY TALES From happy endings and underdog heroes to helpful talking animals and ''Cinderella stories,'' contemporary popular culture testifies to the enduring influence of the fairy tale. Russian fairy tales occupy a prominent place in the world's fairy tale treasury. The importance of Russian fairy tales should never be underestimated. Many of them were written by such literary giant as Alexander Pushkin, while others - being folk tales with no definite ''creation date'' - have been told and retold from generation to generations both in Russia and all over the world. The nesting doll before you has been handmade by a Russian artist that loves fairy tales and has pictured scenes from different ones on this gorgeous 5 piece matryoshka.

'Fairy Tale' $127.33 height - 17 cm

'Fairy Tales' $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Family' $30.05 Size: approx. 5.6'' Metric: 14 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 2-3 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family - hardworking, hospitable and welcoming.

'Family' $63.51 height - 16 cm

'Family at Harvest Time' $72.73 height - 17 cm

'Family at Work' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family - hardworking, hospitable and welcoming.

'Family at Work' $55.84 height - 17 cm

'Family in Waistcoats' $11.56 height - 8 cm

'Famous Sites of Moscow & St. Petersburg' $74.95 Incredibly large (height of the first doll: over 10 inches!) 5 piece nesting doll set, featuring five famous sites of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia: the Kremlin (Moscow), Cathedral of Christ the Savior (Moscow), St. Isaac's Cathedral (St. Petersburg), Church of Savior on Spilled Blood (St. Petersburg) and Fortress of Peter and Paul (St. Petersburg). Fine painting by hand, lacquer coating. Glamorous portraying and identical resemblance of the originals. Imported from Russia.

'Festive' (set 1) $28.09 Size: a approx. 2.8' Metric: a 7 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. HOLIDAYS IN RUSSIA For centuries Russians have been known as the people paying great attention to national holidays and festivals. Russian festivities have always been the colorful and the joyous ones. From Shrovetide (Maslenitsa) to Ivan Kupala Day and from Harvest Gathering Holidays to the Magnificent Christmas, each holiday was simultaneously saturated with loud joyfulness and deeper meaning, touching upon the heart, mind and soul of everyone taking part in it. This tiny nesting doll brings to you the feeling of Russian nineteenth century festivity.

'Festive' (set 2) $28.09 Size: a approx. 2.8' Metric: a 7 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Flower-Bed' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Flowers' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Flowers' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Flowers' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Forest Fairy Tale' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful ''winter cuties'', inhabitants of Russian winter forests. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Geese and Swans' Fairy Tale $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. Each piece in the set displays a scene from the ''Geese and Swans'' fairy tale which you may read below.

'Geese on Aprons' $25.14 height - 15 cm

'Gentle Lady' $10.91 height - 9 cm

'Girl' $73.12 height - 16 cm

'Girl in Green' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Girl in Orange' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Girl in Tortoise' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Girl with a Bow' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The flowers on the bellies of the dolls are beautiful Russian peonies. PEONIES As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the ''true meaning'' of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, there are some of the more traditional meanings... Peonies generally mean, ''Happy Life'' or ''Happy Marriage''. The peonies drawn on this gentle hand-made nesting doll convey the meaning of happiness and would make an excellent gift to a special friend, spouse, or family member.

'Girl with Accordion' $45.23 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Bull Calf' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Butterfly' $45.1 height - 15 cm

'Girl with Cat' $20.48 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Cow' $55.84 height - 17 cm

'Girl with Dalmatian Puppy' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Goose' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Hen' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Hen in Basket' $32.33 height - 16 cm

'Girl with Jug' $38.94 height - 17 cm

'Girl with Kitten' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Pie' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Pig' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Samovar' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girl with Squirrel' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Girls and Boys' $43.74 Unique 5 piece nesting / stacking doll set picturing Russian girls and boys in different outfits. Size: approx. 6 1/2 inches (16.25 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Finish: glossy (lacquer). Availability: ships within 5-7 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Gold Cirle' $27.59 height - 15 cm

'Golden Cockerel' $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the ''Golden Cockerel'' fairy tale by Alexander S. Pushkin. ''GOLDEN COCKEREL'' by A.S. Pushkin This story is one of the many tales written by Russia's most beloved poet, Alexander Pushkin. But this tale is unique in another way, as its origins are actually American. Pushkin based this tale on Washington Irving's poem, ''The Legend of the Arabian Astrologer.'' Pushkin's tale is set in the land of Tsar Dadon, who is looking for a new method to protect his rich kingdom. He offers the reward of the person's choice in return for finding a perfect security system. He is disappointed when he tries several different techniques, but at last there appears an astrologer, who seems to have the answer. The astrologer gives him a Golden Cockerel, which will crow any time that the Kingdom is endangered. The astrologer then chooses not to claim his reward immediately, but to wait until he can decide what he would like. The magic Cockerel proves to be the perfect protection for Tsar Dadon's kingdom. The Cockerel ends up crowing three times. The first time he crows, an enemy army is advancing towards Tsar Dadon's land. The Tsar sends his elder son and his mighty army to fight the enemy. The tsardom is saved, but the Tsar's son and army never return. The Cockerel crows the second time as another army is advancing to capture Dadon's land. This time he sends his younger son and an army into battle. But once again, though the kingdom is spared, neither the son nor the army ever returns. The Cockerel then crows the third time, sounding the alarm that yet a third army is planning to invade. This time, Dadon himself leads an army to the farthest borders of the kingdom. Arriving there, he is horrified at what he discovers. All along the border of his land are strewn out the dead bodies of his soldiers that he had sent into battle. He also finds the slaughtered bodies of his two sons. Tsar Dadon is then overcome with sickness and grief. He walks into a tent to sit down, and there his sadness is lifted when he sees a most beautiful sight! Before him stands the seductive Queen of Shemakha. Dadon immediately falls in love with her, and plans to marry her once they return to his castle. But on the way home they encounter the Astrologer who has decided that he would like to claim the enchanting Queen for himself, as his reward. Tsar Dadon is engulfed with anger and envy. He not only denies the Astrologer his reward, but also kills him. The Golden Cockerel then flies down from his perch and pecks Dadon to death for not keeping his end of the bargain. THE TALE OF THE GOLDEN COCKEREL In a realm that shall be nameless, In a country bright and blameless, Lived the might Czar Dadon, Second in renown to none. Fierce and bold, he would neighbor. But he fancied, as he aged, That enough wars had been waged - Having earned a rest, he took it. But his neighbors would not brook it, And they harassed the old Czar, And they ruthlessly attacked him, And they harried and they hacked him. Threfore, lest his realm be lost, He maintained a mighty host. Though his captains were not napping, They not seldom took a rapping: In the south they're fortified - From the east their foemen ride; Mend the breach, as is commanded - On the shore an army's landed That has come from oversea. Czar Dadon, so vexed was he, Was upon the point of weeping, Didn't find it easy sleeping. Never was life bitterer! So to the asrologer, To the wise old eunuch, pleading To the eunuch he bows low, And the mage consents to go At Dadon's behest, appearing At the court: a sign most cheering. In his bag, as it befell, He'd a golden cockerel. ''Set this bird,'' the mage directed, ''On a pole that's soon erected; And my golden cockerel will protect thee very well. When there is no sign of riot, He will sit serene and queit But if ever there should be Threat of a calamity, Should there come from any quarter Raiders ripe for loot and slaughter, Then my golden cockerel Will arouse: his comb will swell, He will crow, and up and doing, Turn to where the danger's brewing.'' In return the mage is told He shall have a heap gold, And good Czar Dadon instanter Promises the kind enchanter: Twill be granted as my own.'' In his perch, by the Czar's orders, Sits the cock and guards the borders - And when danger starts to peep He arises, as from sleep, Crows and ruffles up his feathers, Turns to where the trouble gathers, Sounds his warning clear and true, Crying: ''Cock-doodle-doo! Slug-a-bed, lie still slumber, Reign with never care or cumber!'' And the neighbors dared not seek Any quarrel, but grew meek: Czar Dadon there was no trapping, For they could not catch him napping Peacefully two years go by, And the cock sits quietly. But on day, by noises shaken, Czar Dadon is forced to waken. Cries a captain: ''Czar a Sire, Rise, thy children's need is dire! Trouble comes, thy realm to shatter.'' ''Gentlemen, what is the matter?'' Yawns Dadon. ''What do you say? Who is there? What trouble, pray?'' Says the captain: ''Fear is growing, For the cockerel is crowing: The whole city's terrified.'' The Czar looked out and spied The gold cockerel a-working - Toward the east he kept on jerking. ''Quickly now! Make no delay! Take to horse, men, and away!'' Toward the east the army's speeding That the Czar's first-born is leading. Now the cockerel is still, And the Czar may sleep his fill. Eight full days go by like magic, But no news comes, glad or tragic: Not a word Dadon has got. Hark! Again the cock is crowing - A new army must be going Forth to battle; Czar Dadon This time sends his younger son To the rescue of his brother. And this time, just as the other, The young cock grows still content. But again no news is sent. And in fear the folk are sitting; And once more the cockerel crows, And a third host eastward goes. Czar Dadon himself is leading, Not quite certain of succeeding. They march on, by day, by night, And they soon are weary, quite. Czar Dadon, in some vexation, Vainly seeks an indication Or a fight: battle-ground, Or a camp, or funeral-mound. Strange! But as the eigth day's ending, We find Czar Dadon ascending Hilly pathways, with his men - What does his gaze light on then? Twixt two mountain-peaks commanding Lo! A silken tent is standing. Wondrous silence rules the scene, And behold, in a ravile Lies the slaughtered army! Chastened By the sight, the old Czar hastened To the tent... Alas, Dadon! Younger son and elder son Lie unhelmed, and either brother Has his sword stuck in the other. In the field, alackaday, Masterless, their coursers stray, On the trampled grass and muddy, On the silken grass now bloody... Czar Dadon howled fearfully: ''Children, children! Woe is me! Both our falcons have been taken In the nets! I am farsaken!'' All his army howled and moaned Till the very valleys groaned - From the shaken mountains darted Echoes. Then the tent-flaps parted... Suddenly upon the scene stood the young Shamakhan queen! Bright as dawn, with gentle greeting She acknowledged this first meeting With the Czar, and old Dadon, Like a night-bird in the sun, Stood stock still and kept on blinking At the maid, no longer thinking Of his sons, the dead and gone. And she smiled at Czar Dadon- Bowing, took his hand and led him Straight into her tent, and fed him Royally, and then her guest Tenderly she laid to rest On a couch with gold brocaded, By her silken curtains shaded. Seven days and seven nights Czar Dadon knew these delights, And, of every scruple ridden, Did, bewitched, what he was bidden. Long enough he had delayed - To his army, to the maid, Czar Dadon was now declaring That they must be homeward faring. Faster than Dadon there flies Rumor, spreading truth and lies. And the populace have straightway Come to meet them at he gateway. Now behind the coach they run, Hail the queen and hail Dadon, And most affable they find him... Lo! There in the crowd behind him Who should follow Czar Dadon, Hair and beard white as a swan, And a Moorish hat to top him, But the mage? There's none to stop him; Up he come: ''My greetings, Sire.'' Says the Czar: ''What's thy desire? Pray, come closer. What's thy mission?'' ''Czar,'' responded the magician, ''We have our accounts to square; Thou hast sworn, thou art aware, For the help that I accorded, Anything thy realm afforded Thou wouldst grant me: my desire, As thy own, fulfilling, Sire. Tis this maiden I am craving: The Shamakhan queen.'' ''Thou'rt raving!'' Shrieked Dadon forthwith, amazed, While his eyes with anger blazed. ''Gracious! Hast thou lost thy senses? Who'd have dreamed such consequences From the words that once I said!'' Cried the Czar. ''What's in thy head? Yes, I promised, but what of it? There are limits, and I'll prove it. What is any maid to thee? How dare thou thus speak to Me? Other favors I am able To bestow: take from my stable My best horse, or, better far, Henceforth rank as a boyar; Gold I'll give thee willingly - Half my czardom is for thee.'' ''Naught is offered worth desiring,'' Said the mage. ''I am requiring But one gift of thee. I mean, Namely, the Shamakhan queen.'' Then the Czar, with anger spitting, Crie: ''The devil! Tis not fitting That I listen to such stuff. Thou'lt have nothing. That's enough! To thy cost thou hast been sinning - Reckoned wrong from the beginning. Now be off while thou'rt yet whole! Take him out, God bless my soul!'' The enchanter, ere they caught him, Would have argued, but bethought him That with certain mighty folk Quarreling is not a joke, And there was no word in answer From the white-haired necromancer. With his sceptre the Czar straight Rapped the eunuch on his pate; He fell forward: life departed. Forthwith the whole city started Quaking - but the maiden, ah! Hee-hee-hee! And Ha-ha-ha! Feared no sin and was not queasy. Czar Dadon, though quite uneasy, Gave the queen a tender smile And rode forward in fine style. Suddenly there is tinkling Little noise, and in a twinkling, While all stood and stared anew, From his perch the cockerel flew To the royal coach, and lighted On the pate of the affrighted Czar Dadon, and there, elate, Flapped his wings, and pecked the pate, And soared off... and as it flitted, Czar Dadon his carriage quitted: Down he fell, and groaned at most Once, and then gave up the ghost. And the queen no more was seen there; Twas as though she'd never been there Fairy-tales, though far from true, Teach good lads a thing or two.

'Golden Ring of Russia' (set 1) $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The doll displays gorgeous cathedrals of Moscow, Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov Veliky and other cities of ''The Golden Ring'' of Russia. Both the architectural miniatures on the dolls' bellies and the scarves of each doll in this set are painted in a style pointing to a ''golden'' season of Russia - Autumn. ''THE GOLDEN RING'' OF RUSSIA ''The Golden Ring'' of Russia is the name of the north-eastern part of what used to be the State of Muskovy which is famous for its historical monuments of old Russian architecture. Visiting Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Kostroma and other regions one sees splendid man-made monuments of the past which were there witnesses of historical events of Russia. The Golden Ring of Russia includes the following cities: Moscow [the current capital of Russia] Zagorsk (since 1930) or Sergiev Posad (renamed in 1991) [founded in 1345 by Sergius of Radonezh in the souhth of Smolensk-Moscow Hills] Vladimir [founded in 1108 on the left bank of the Klyazma River as a fortress by Vladimir Vsevoldovich Monomakh for defense of Rostov-Suzdal Rus] Suzdal [founded in the 9-10th century on the Kamenka River Valley] Rostov Veliky (or Rostov the Great) [first mentioned in chronicles in 862, located on the shore of Lake Nero] Yaroslavl [founded in 1010 on the Volga River by Yaroslav the Wise son of the Kievan Prince Vladimir] Kostroma [founded in the 12th century on the Volga River by Yury Dolgoruky] Pereslavl Zalessky [founded in 1152 on the river Trubezh] Uglich [founded in 937 on the Upper Volga] Novgorod [first mentioned in 859, located in the Priilmenskaya Lowland, on the River Volkhov]

'Golden Russia' $75.14 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. MAJESTIC RUSSIA And even when Around all the planet Hostility of tribes will stop And lie will get away Then I shall glorify With all my heart and talent The part of our Land Which 'Rus' has as its name. Sergey Yesenin (translated by A. Kovantsev) The history of the Russian sate is a remarkable one. It is marked by great achievements of the Russian people in all areas of life. The Russians have heroically resisted disasters, foreign invasions that devastated the Russian land, lifted from ruins cities and villages, and revived temples and monuments of Russian culture. Looking back deep into the centuries, we find a set of examples that reveal to us the greatness and the originality of the Russian sate, of its historical path, of the unique role which the Russians played in the history of the world civilization. One of the main features of Russian history is the inner strength of its people, a strength that allowed them to survive wars, internal upheavals and instabilities, and raise victorious from all adversities. The nesting doll before you symbolizes Russia in all its majesty and splendor.

'Good Housewife' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Good Housewife' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Gorgeous Flowers' $25.14

'Grandfather with Boy' $38.94 height - 17 cm

'Grandfather with Cow' $38.94 height - 17 cm

'Grandfather with Rooster' $55.84 height - 17 cm

'Grandmother with Hen' $38.94 height - 16 cm

'Grandmother with Samovar' $72.73 height - 17 cm

'Grandpa's Cat' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Granny & Grandpa' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The doll pictures a grandmother with a cat in her hands, grandfather with a pitcher of Russian kvas (traditional Russian beverage) and three granddaughters.

'Gzhel Beauty' $20.85 Beautiful yet inexpensive nesting / stacking doll set 'Gzhel Beauty' ('Gzhel' referring to the white'n'blue curly style of painting characteristic of this set). Wonderful gift to anyone. Size: approximately 6 inches (15 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one.

'Gzhel Style' $11.78

'Gzhel Style Girl' $45.08 Size: a approx. 6.5' Metric: a 16.25 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted in a unique Russian Gzhel style by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Handkerchiefs' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Handkerchiefs' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Handkerchiefs' (set 3) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Happy Family' $31.55 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Happy Family' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family - hardworking, hospitable and welcoming.

'Harvest' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below. MORE INFO / RELATED STORY: HARVESTING IN RUSSIA It is typical of Russia nowadays - just as it was centuries ago - for villagers (which are undoubtedly the majority of the country's population) to feed themselves more 'off the land' than 'off the salary'. Salaries remain small, in many places they are being either delayed or 'paid in product' (i.e. instead of cash you get the equivalent value of products that your plant manufactures), and rural Russians do not have much choice but grow their own fruits and vegetables, poultry and cattle - to feed themselves. Russians have always been thankful to the soil for all the 'gifts of the land' - as they often gratefully call fruits and vegetables - that it is giving them. Harvesting, baskets of ripe fruits, berries, mushrooms and other 'gifts of the land' have become a prominent 'theme' of traditional nesting doll painting. The doll before you is one of the Russian ways to say 'thank you' to the rich Russian soil.

'Harvest' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest' (set 4) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest' (set 5) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest' (set 6) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest' (set 7) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Harvest of Apples' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Haymaking Time' (set 1) $69.58 Size: approx. 6.8'' Metric: 17 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. This exceptionally large 5 piece nesting doll illustrates the haymaking time in Russia.

'Haymaking Time' (set 2) $69.58 Size: approx. 6.8'' Metric: 17 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. This exceptionally large 5 piece nesting doll illustrates the haymaking time in Russia.

'Hospitality' (set 1) $39.67 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Hospitality' (set 2) $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a typical Russian hostess, hospitable and welcoming.ng and dancing until people pass-out or go home... Copyright ''1 VIP Dating''

'Housewife' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Housewife' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Housewife' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Humpbacked Little Pony' Fairy Tale $39.68 Size: approx. 6.4'' Metric: 16 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-7 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. ''HUMPBACKED LITTLE PONY'' FAIRY TALE by Yershov Once upon a time, in a land far away, Ivan was returning home with three horses that he had just purchased. Two of the horses were magnificent stallions, strong and fast. But the third horse was crippled and hunchbacked. The next day Ivan woke up and went outside to care for his new horses, but when he opened the stable doors he discovered that his two stallions had been stolen. Only the Little Humpbacked Horse remained. Soon however, the little horse began to display amazing magical powers. He could fly and change his appearance. Ivan grew to admire and love his Little Humpbacked Horse greatly. The little horse enjoyed fame all throughout the kingdom as travelers came from miles around to see him. The Little Humpbacked Horse became so famous that even the old Tsar was interested in seeing him. As soon as the Tsar saw what incredible powers that the magic horse had he ordered Ivan to have the horse employed in the Tsar's service. The Tsar became increasingly greedy with his demands on the little horse. The animal was enlisted by the Tsar to catch the elusive Fire Bird, and to fly to the Palace of the Moon. Then the Tsar ordered that the magic horse should find the beautiful Maiden Queen and bring her to the Tsar to become his wife. The Little Humpbacked Horse was of course successful in finding the Maiden Queen, but the beautiful girl was not at all pleased with the advances of the old and greedy Tsar. She was actually more interested in Ivan, who had already fallen in love with her. To win her over, the Maiden Queen demanded that the Tsar would have to perform a special task to turn himself into a desirable young man. He would have to first jump into a cauldron of cold water, then into one of boiling water, and last into one of boiling milk. The Tsar first ordered Ivan to test the system. So Ivan, protected by his faithful horse, plunged into each cauldron and emerged from the third a vibrant and handsome man. Having seen Ivan's success the Tsar quickly undressed and jumped into the cold water. Then he jumped into the second cauldron in which he was promptly boiled alive. Soon after the Tsar's death Ivan and the Maiden Queen were married, and they lived with their Little Humpbacked Horse happily ever after.

'Joys of Winter' (set 1) $82.66 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Joys of Winter' (set 2) $82.66 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Kasha/Porridge' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The doll is dedicated to Russian ''kasha'' (porridge). RUSSIAN KASHA Schi and kasha is the meal of Russian ''Kasha'' - or buckwheat porridge - is a traditional Russian dish. It has been cooked by Russians throughout many centuries and is still cooked in Russia nowadays. Below you may find a good recipe of buckwheat kasha with mushrooms and onions. Russian Kasha with Mushrooms & Onions This recipe can be prepared as a vegetarian dish (with dairy) by replacing the beef stock with vegetable stock. There are some non-dairy sour creams on the market,if you want the dish to be vegan as well. Ingredients - 1 cup kasha (roasted buckwheat groats) - 1 egg, lightly beaten - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 large onion, minced - 2 scallions, finely chopped, white part only - 1 clove garlic, minced - 2 cups beef stock (Editor: Use vegetable stock if preferred) - Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste - 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped - 3 tablespoons chopped parsley - 2 tablespoons sour cream Method - In a small bowl, mix together the kasha and egg. - Transfer to a dry skillet and stir gently over medium heat until the grains separate and the mixture is dry, 3 to 4 minutes. - In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. - Add the onion, scallions, and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. - Add the kasha and stock to the onion mixture, season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer until the kasha is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. - Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. - Add the mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are tender and all the liquid has evaporated. - When the kasha is tender, stir in the cooked mushrooms, parsley, and sour cream. - Transfer to a warm serving bowl. Copyright ''The Everything Pasta Cookbook'' edited by Jane Resnick

'Khokhloma Pattern' $25.14 height - 15 cm

'Kitty in a 'Valenok' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Kolobok' Fairy Tale $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. ''KOLOBOK'' FAIRY TALE Once upon a time an old man and woman lived in a village. One day the old man said to the old woman: ''Grandmother, go scrape in the flour-tin and sweep in the corn bin, perhaps you will get enough flour to make a kolobok.'' The old woman went off and scraped round the flour-tin and swept the bottom of the corn-bin and she got, a couple of handfulls of flour. She mixed the floor with sour cream and shaped it into a kolobok - a kind of little round bun or cake. Then she fried it in butter and left it on the window-sill to cool. The kolobok lay there for a good while then suddenly it got up and rolled. It rolled from the sill to the bench, from the bench to the floor, across the floor to the door. It hopped over the threshold and into the hall. From the hall it rolled onto the porch, from the porch into the garden and from the garden out through the gate. Further and further it went. The kolobok rolled down the road until it met a hare. ''Ah, kolobok, kolobok, I'll eat you now.'' ''Don't eat me, hare. I'll sing you a song: I'm kolobok, kolobok! I was scraped up in the flour-tin, Swept up from the corn-bin, Mixed with sour cream into a bun Fried in butter till I was done, Then left on the sill till I cooled some. I ran away from grandfather, I ran away from grandmother too, And I'm sure I'll have no trouble, hare, running away from you.'' And off it rolled down the road, so fast that the hare could only stare. The kolobok rolled down the road until it met a wolf: ''Ah, kolobok, kolobok, I'll eat you now.'' ''Don't eat me, grey wolf. I'll sing you a song: I'm kolobok, kolobok! I was scraped up in the flour-tin, Swept up from the corn-bin, Mixed with sour cream into a bun Fried in butter till I was done, Then left on the sill till I cooled some. I ran away from grandfather, I ran away from grandmother, I ran away from the hare too And I'm sure I'll have no trouble, wolf, running away from you.'' And off it rolled down the road, so fast that the wolf could only stare. The kolobok rolled down the road until it met a bear: ''Ah, kolobok, kolobok, I'll eat you now.'' ''Don't eat me, bear. I'll sing you a song: I'm kolobok, kolobok! I was scraped up in the flour-tin, Swept up from the corn-bin, Mixed with sour cream into a bun Fried in butter till I was done, Then left on the sill till I cooled some. I ran away from grandfather, I ran away from grandmother, I ran away from the hare I ran away from the grey wolf too And I'm sure I'll have no trouble, bear, running away from you.'' Again it, rolled off down the road, so fast that the bear could only stare. The kolobok rolled down the road until it met a fox: ''Kolobok, kolobok, where are you going.'' ''I'm just rolling along the road.'' ''Kolobok, kolobok, sing me your song.'' And the kolobok began: ''I'm kolobok, kolobok! I was scraped up in the flour-tin, Swept Up from the corn-bin, Mixed with sour cream into a bun Fried in butter till I was done. Then left on the sill till I cooled some. I ran away from grandfather, I ran away from grandmother. I ran away from the hare I ran away from the grey wolf I ran away from the big bear too And I'm sure I'll have no trouble, fox, running away from you.'' But the fox said: ''What it fine song. but. you know I am rather hard of hearing. Kolobok, be so kind as to sit on my nose and sing your song again, a little louder.'' The kolobok hopped onto the foxs nose and sang the song again a little louder. But the fox said: ''Kolobok. be so kind as to sit on my tongue and sing your song just one more time.'' The kolobok hopped onto the foxs tongue and - snap! - the fox gobbled it up.

'Kurochka Ryaba' Fairy Tale $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. ''HEN RYABA'' FAIRY TALE Once upon a time in some village there lived an old man and his wife. They had a hen by the name Ryaba. Once the hen laid an egg; not a simple egg, but a golden one. So the old man with his wife started beating the egg. Old man bated and bated and couldn't crack it. Old man bated and bated and couldn't crack it either. A small mouse ran by, swung his tale, the egg fell down and cracked. The old man and his wife started crying, but the hen was saying: ''Do not cry, old man! Do not cry, old woman! I will lay a new egg for you, an egg that will not be of gold, but a regular one.''

'Ladies in Shawls' $24.99 Beautiful yet inexpensive nesting / stacking doll set 'Ladies in Shawls'. Wonderful gift to anyone. Size: approximately 6 inches (15 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one.

'Lady in the Woods' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Lady with Newborn Baby' $27.59 height - 15 cm

'Little Humpbacked Horse' $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, depicting scenes from the ''Little Humpbacked Pony'' fairy tale.

'Little Red Riding Hood' Fairy Tale $37.51 height - 15 cm

'Loving Mother' $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a typical Russian mother - loving and caring.

'Luxurious Russian Lady' (set 1) $70.3 Size: approx. 6.4' Metric: 16 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Luxurious Russian Lady' (set 2) $95.54 Size: approx. 6.4' Metric: 16 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Magnificent Cathedrals' $90.34 height - 17 cm

'Maidan' 05 pc Matryoshka $34.56 - reduced price $18.95 Size: approx. 6' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-7 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 2-3 layers of crystal clear lacquer. 'MAIDANOVSKAYA' or MAIDAN MATRYOSHKA 'Maidanovskaya' is a Russian adjective that stands for 'that of Maidan', or - to be more precise - 'that of Polkhov-Maidan', a small village in Nizhny Novgorod province that greatly contributed to matryoshka history. Olga Litvina in her article 'About Matryoshka' writes: The end of the XIXth century brought with it a real 'matryoshka boom'. To satisfy the unexpected demand, new manufacturers emerged on the market. In less than a few years, almost the whole city of Sergiev Posad was painting matryoshkas. This city was the place that had both multitudes of experienced wood turners and the excellent raw material: birch and lime trees. The painting was done by family cartels, where even children and old people took part in the process. As a rule, Russian matryoshkas depicted young ladies in Russian sarafans [peasant woman's dress] and shawls, holding baskets, flowers, bread-and-salt [traditional Russian sign of hospitality], etc. Matryoshkas gained considerable popularity abroad and in the beginning of the XXth century Russia started exporting the dolls in large quantities. Matryoshka business turned out to be so profitable that a number of other matryoshka-making centers have appeared soon after the mass export has begun. The largest were based in the city of Semenov of Nizhnii Novgorod province and in the village of Polkhov-Maidan. Moreover, this was the time when first western counterfeits appeared on the market. A number of German companies, for example, were turning and painting their own nesting dolls, selling them as Russian matryoshkas. Even though nowadays one can find matryoshkas of various unusual shapes - ball- or cone-shaped, in forms of boxes and bottle-holders - figurines imitating woman's body still remain the most popular ones. As a rule Sergiev Posad dolls are, however, wider and smaller than the Semenov-turned ones. This nesting doll is an authentic example of a Polkhov-Maidan style of matryoshka painting. Handmade in Polkhov-Maidan it features the characteristic bright flowers and colorful scarves. Nowadays, Polkhov-Maidan keeps creating a natural competition for Semenov and Sergiev Posad matryoshkas.

'Maidan' 05 pc Small Doll $16.27 Size: approx. 4.4' Metric: 11 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-5 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this small 5 piece 'Maidan' nesting doll - painted in the traditional Polkhov Maidan style - is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 2 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Maidan' 05 pc Tiny Doll $8.94 Size: approx. 2.8' Metric: 7 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-5 business days  Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this tiny 5 piece 'Maidan' nesting doll - painted in the traditional Polkhov Maidan style - is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 2 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Majestic Cathedrals' $83.25 These nesting dolls represent prominent Russian buildings for the avid collector. They are hand painted by the best artists in Russia. All are made individually and will add a great addition to any collection.

'Man in a Hat' $27.29 height - 16 cm

'Marc Chagall's Paintings' $53.35 Size: approx. 6.8' Metric: 17 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying the following Jewish scenes from the paintings of the world-famous Russian/French painter Marc Chagall (Mark Zakharovich Shagal): Doll 1 - ''The Pinch of Snuff'' (1912) Doll 2 - ''Green Violinist'' (1923-24) Doll 3 - ''Solitude'' (1933) Doll 4 - ''The Praying Jew'' (1923) Doll 5 - man with scrolls Images of the original paintings may be viewed below. MARK ZAKHAROVICH SHAGAL (1887-1985) 'Marc Chagall: Russian-born French painter. Born to a humble Jewish family in the ghetto of a large town in White Russia, Chagall passed a childhood steeped in Hasidic culture. Very early in life he was encouraged by his mother to follow his vocation and she managed to get him into a St Petersburg art school. Returning to Vitebsk, he became engaged to Bella Rosenfeld (whom he married twelve years later), then, in 1910, set off for Paris, 'the Mecca of art'. He was a tenant at La Ruche, where he had Modigliani and Soutine for neighbours. His Slav Expressionism was tinged with the influence of Daumier, Jean-Francois Millet, the Nabis and the Fauves. He was also influenced by Cubism. Essentially a colourist, Chagall was interested in the Simultaneist vision of Robert Delaunay and the Luminists of the Section d'Or. 'Chagall returned to Vitebsk in 1914, where he was caught by the outbreak of the First World War. He married Bella there in 1915. He was appointed provincial Commissar for Fine Art in 1917 and became involved in ambitious projects for a local academy, but he left after two and a half years in order to escape the revolutionary dictates of Malevich. After a stay in Moscow, where he worked in the Jewish theatre, then in Berlin, where he studied the technique of engraving, he returned to Paris in 1923. For the publisher Vollard he illustrated Gogol's Dead Souls, La Fontaine's Fables and the Bible. Breton, who admired the 'total lyric explosion' of his pre-war painting, tried to claim him for Surrealism but Chagall only flirted with it briefly during his exile in New York (1941-48). His emblematic irrationality shook off all outside influences: colour governed his compositions, calling up chimerical processions of memory where reality and the imaginary are woven into a single legend, born in Vitebsk and dreamed in Paris. Back in France, Chagall discovered ceramics, sculpture and stained glass. He settled in the south of France, first at Vence (1950), then in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (1966). Commissions poured in: for the Assy baptistery in 1957, the cathedrals of Metz (1960) and Rheims (1974), the Hebrew University Medical Centre synagogue in Jerusalem (1960), the Paris Opera (1963). The Musee Chagall in Nice dedicated to the 'Biblical Message' set the seal on his fame in July 1973. A painter-poet celebrated by Apollinaire and Cendrars, Chagall brought back the forgotten dimension of metaphor into French formalism.' Text from: 'Art20, The Thames and Hudson Multimedia Dictionary of Modern Art'

'Marusya (little Mary)' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Masha & Three Bears' Fairy Tale $63.51 height - 17 cm

'Matrena' $39.67 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Moonlit Landscape' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying miniature paintings of beautiful moonlit landscapes. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. FACTS & FIGURES ABOUT RUSSIA Physical Geography. Area. Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. Its total area is about 17 million square kilometers or 6,591,100 square miles. It is washed by… Russia is touched by three oceans and twelve seas. The oceans are: the Arctic, the Atlantic and the Pacific. The seas are: the Barents Sea, the White Sea, the Kara Sea, the Laptev Sea, the East Siberian Sea, the Sea of Chukotsk, the Bering Sea, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov, the Sea of Japan. Rivers... The longest rivers are: the Lena (4,400 km), the Irtysh (4,248), the Yenisey (4,102), the Ob (3,650), the Volga (3,530), the Amur (2,824). There are over two million rivers in Russia. The Volga River is the cradle of such ancient towns as Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Tver, Yaroslavl, Kazan. It runs into the Caspian sea. Lakes (about 2 mln. salt and fresh lakes). The largest lakes are: the Caspian Sea (Lake) - 368,000 sq. km; the Baikal Lake - 31,500 sq. km; Ladoga Lake (18,100); Onega Lake (9,700). The deepest lake is Lake Baikal (1,600 meters). The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom of this lake. Mountains… There are several mountain chains in Russia: the Urals, the Caucasus, the Altai and others. The Urals separate Europe and Asia. Plains… There are two great plains in Russia: the Great Russian Plain and the West Siberia Lowland. Forests… Russia has one-sixth of the world's forests. They are concentrated in the European north of the country, in Siberia and in the Far East. It boarders… Russia borders Finland and Norway in the north-west; Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Byelorussia in the west; Ukraine in the south-west; Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan in the south; China, Mongolia, Korean People's Democratic Republic in the south-east. Weather and Climate… There are various types of climate in Russia: from arctic in the north to subtropical in the south. In the middle of the country the climate is temperate and continental. Time Zones… Russia crosses 11 time zones from the East to the West. Natural Resources… Oil, coal, natural gas, iron ore, copper, gold, platinum, nickel, etc.

'Mosaic' $105.21 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. Each doll is painted in a beautiful mosaic style.

'Mother with Newborn Baby' $38.79 height - 8 cm

'Musical Instruments' $10.98 height: 7 cm

'My Cat' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Newborn Baby' $32.44 height - 16 cm

'Nutcracker' $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. THE NUTCRACKER (originally based on a story written by German writer ETA Hoffman) It's Christmas at the Stahlbaum home. There' s a huge tree, and many guests arrive to celebrate with the family. Clara's godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, makes magical toys. He entertains the guests with two life-sized dolls that dance around the room. Then he gives gifts to the children, and gives Clara a very special gift of a nutcracker. Her brother, Fritz, is jealous, and grabs the nutcracker and it gets broken! Clara is very upset, so Herr Drosselmeyer repairs the doll before handing it back to her... Soon after, all the guests leave and the children go to bed. Clara gets up in the night and goes downstairs to get her nutcracker from under the tree. She falls asleep there, and is transported into Christmas fantasy where her nutcracker has grown to the size of a human. When the Mouse King attacks, the Nutcracker Prince tries to valiantly defend young Clara, but is struck down in the battle. Clara in turn saves her Nutcracker Prince by throwing her shoe at the Mouse King and defeating him. With the nasty Mouse King out of the way, Clara runs to the Nutcracker Prince. When she kisses him, he turns into a human! Then she and her Prince are whisked away through the Enchanted Forest, where they see dancing snowflakes and other wonders. Then they travel further to the Kingdom of the Sweets.

'Old Man with Bullfinch' $45.23 height - 8 cm

'Old Man with Fish' $38.94 height - 17 cm

'Old Man with Log' $45.23 height - 8 cm

'Old Man with Samovar' $45.23 height - 8 cm

'Old Man with Turnip' $38.94 height - 17 cm

'Old Man with Watch' $72.73 height - 17 cm

'Orthodox Church' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Peonies' (set 1) $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The flowers on the bellies of the dolls are beautiful Russian peonies.

'Peonies' (set 2) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The flowers on the bellies of the dolls are beautiful Russian peonies.

'Prince Gvidon' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. Each doll in this set displays miniature-scenes based on the famous ''Tsar Saltan'' fairy tale. ''TSAR SALTAN'' (Russian Fairy-Tale) Once upon a time in a far away land Tsar Saltan sat listening to the future plans of three sisters. One of these sisters said that she wanted to give birth to a great warrior, and employ the other two sisters in her charge. Tsar Saltan decided to marry this sister, making the other two sisters become very jealous. These two women decided to do everything they could to make the married sister's life unhappy Tsar Saltan soon went away to war. During his absence his queen gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gvidon. It looked as if her dream of the future were beginning to be fulfilled, but her evil sisters wrote to the Tsar and convinced him that his son was an evil monster. Believing their ridiculous story, the Tsar then ordered that his wife and son be sealed in a barrel and cast into the sea. The barrel drifted for many years, finally washing ashore after Prince Gvidon had already grown into a man. On this shore Prince Gvidon performed his first great task; he rescued a swan being attacked by an evil magician. Having been saved, the swan then turned into an enchanting princess who promised to help Gvidon find his father. The Prince then became ruler of the land that he had washed ashore upon, and his kingdom became famous throughout the world. One day a merchant ship en route to Tsar Saltan's country passed through Prince Gvidon's magnificent land. On arrival to Tsar Saltan's country the merchant told the Tsar about his son's great land. Tsar Saltan made plans to travel there, but the evil sisters talked him out of it. The next time the merchant passed through the kingdom of Prince Gvidon he saw the Magic Squirrel which lived in a crystal cage that Prince Gvidon had built for it. Again the merchant arrived home to tell Tsar Saltan of his son's magical land, but again the evil sisters interfered. They told the Tsar that he should instead go to the land where one can see 33 warriors and Chernomor rise from the ocean. The Princess Swan explained to Prince Gvidon that these warriors were her brothers, so when the merchant passed through the land a third time this feat was performed for him. Having heard this story the wicked sisters dissuaded the Tsar once more from traveling to his son by telling him that it would be more worth his while to find the Magic Princess with the Sea Star above her head. Prince Gvidon was sad when he discovered once more that his father would not come to see him. Little did he know that the Swan Princess and the Magic Princess were one in the same! The merchant then returned home a fourth time to inform the Tsar that his son had married the Magic Princess. The Tsar then immediately set sail for Gvidon's kingdom where the family was reunited. They lived there happily ever after.

'Prince Gvidon' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. Each doll in this set displays miniature-scenes based on the famous ''Tsar Saltan'' fairy tale.

'Purple Flowers' $24.49 Beautiful yet inexpensive nesting / stacking doll set 'Purple Flowers'. Wonderful gift to anyone. Size: approximately 6 inches (15 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one.

'Red & Purple Flower Pattern' $36.2 height - 9.5 cm

'Red Currant' (set 1) $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

'Red Currant' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Red Whortleberry' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

'Repka' Fairy Tale $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. ''REPKA'' OR ''TURNIP'' FAIRY TALE (Russian Folk Fairy Tale) An old man planted a turnip. The turnip grew to be enormous. The old man started to pull the turnip out of the ground. He pulled and pulled, but couldn't pull it out. So he called the old woman over. The old woman took hold of the old man, the old man took hold of the turnip, they pulled and pulled, but couldn't pull it out. So the old woman called the granddaughter over. The granddaughter took hold of the old woman, the old woman took hold of the old man, the old man took hold of the turnip, they pulled and pulled, but couldn't pull it out. So the granddaughter called the dog over. The dog took hold of the granddaughter, the granddaughter took hold of the old woman, the old woman took hold of the old man, the old man took hold of the turnip, they pulled and pulled, but couldn't pull it out. So the dog called the cat over. The cat took hold of the dog, the dog took hold of the granddaughter, the granddaughter took hold of the old woman, the old woman took hold of the old man, the old man took hold of the turnip, they pulled and pulled, but couldn't pull it out. So the cat called the mouse over. The mouse took hold of the cat, the cat took hold of the dog, the dog took hold of the granddaughter, the granddaughter took hold of the old woman, the old woman took hold of the old man, the old man took hold of the turnip, they pulled and pulled--and finally pulled out the turnip! COMMENTS: In Russian, the name ''Zhuckha'' is used in place of ''dog.'' Also, the translation loses all the the lyricism of this little tale. In Russian, the similar words repeated patterns combined to make a rhythm that is almost a tongue-twister! Transliterated, the last line of the tale sounds like this: Myshka za koshku, koshka za Zhuchku, Zhuchka za vnuchku, vnuchka za babku, babka za dedku, dedka za repku, tyanut-potyanut--vytyanuli repku!

'Roosters' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Rose Lady' $38.94 height - 12 cm

'Roses on Green' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Roses on Purple' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Rowan Tree' $25.14 height - 15 cm

'Ruslan & Ludmila' Fairy Tale $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The whole set displays minuatures painted according to the famous Pushkin's fairy tale ''Ruslan and Ludmila''. RUSLAN & LUDMILA (Short Summary) A favorite among Russian tales, Ruslan and Ludmila was written in poetic form by Russia's most beloved writer, Alexander Pushkin. It was later the basis of Glinka's most successful opera. Here is a brief synopsis of the story, below which is a translation of the full text. Once upon a time, in a land far away there was a great feast celebrating the marriage of the land's greatest warrior, Ruslan, to the land's most beautiful maiden, Ludmila. But tragedy happened upon the feast when the bride was kidnapped by the dwarf magician Chernomor. Enraged, Ludmila's father declared that only the warrior who rescues his daughter would be her husband. Ruslan and his rivals Farlaf, Ratmir, and Rogdai prepared to rescue the beautiful girl. Only Ruslan understood that he would have to overcome great feats and magical powers to rescue his bride. Rogdai killed Ratmir and then attacked Ruslan. But Ruslan won the fight, and threw Rogdai into the River Dnieper. Ruslan wandered further into the unknown where he entered a thick fog and came upon a giant magic head. Underneath the head was a knife, which he knew he must retrieve. Ruslan defeated the head and took the knife. He then was able to defeat Chernomor. He used this knife to cut off the dwarf's beard, thus having diminished the dwarf's magical powers. Having defeated Chernomor, Ruslan found his bride in a magical garden, he rescued Ludmila and took her back to the feast where they were finally married.

'Russian Autumn' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of gorgeous Russian autumn. The first two dolls illustrate the haymaking time in Russia.The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Russian Balalaika' $28.55 Size: approx. 5.6'' Metric: 14 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The doll is dedicated to Russian ''balalaika'' (read about it below). RUSSIAN BALALAIKA Balalaika [bah-lah-'lah-i-kah] is probably the most famous out of all Russian folk music instruments. All balalaikas have three-sided bodies, spruce or fir tops and backs made of 3-9 wooden sections; and all have three strings.

'Russian Ballet' $103.94 height - 15 cm

'Russian Ballet' (set 1) $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist.

'Russian Ballet' (set 2) $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist.

'Russian Banya/Sauna' $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. This unique RussianLegacy.com 5 piece ''Russian Banya/Sauna'' nesting doll depicts a Russian family (mother, father and three kids) in a banya.

'Russian Beauty' $15.02 Size: a approx. 2' Metric: a 5 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Cathedrals' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Russian Composers' $52.6

'Russian Fairy Tales' $31.04 Size: approx. 5.8'' Metric: 14.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Russian Family' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family, hospitable and welcoming.

'Russian Family' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family, hospitable and welcoming.

'Russian Family' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) family, hospitable and welcoming.

'Russian Girls' (set 1) $27.94 Size: approx. 6'' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Girls' (set 2) $30.05 Size: approx. 6'' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Ladies' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Russian National Dress' (set 01) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 02) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 03) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 04) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 05) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 06) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 07) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 08) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 09) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 10) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 11) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian National Dress' (set 12) $57.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian women in traditional national dresses.

'Russian Sauna' $74.95 - reduced price $59.95 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. This unique RussianLegacy.com 5 piece 'Russian Sauna / Banya' nesting doll depicts a whole family in a Russian banya: mother, father and son. The fourth piece is made in a form of a barrel (for cold water dippings), while the fifth one represents a jar of milk (MO/OKO).

'Russian Style' (set 1) $26.31 Size: approx. 5'' Metric: 12.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-7 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Style' (set 2) $26.31 Size: approx. 5'' Metric: 12.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-7 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Style' (set 3) $26.31 Size: approx. 5'' Metric: 12.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-7 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer..

'Russian Style' (set 4) $26.31 Size: approx. 5'' Metric: 12.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 3-7 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Russian Tea-Drinking' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The whole set is devoted to a great Russian tradition of tea-drinking (take your time to read about the tradition below).

'Russian Winter' (set 1) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Russian Winter' (set 2) $67.63 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Russian Winter Motifs' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Russian Writers' $52.6

'Santa Claus' $59.95 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-7 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Santa Claus & Co.' $31.85 Christmas nesting doll featuring Santa and his Company (Snowmaiden, Snowman, Bullfinch and Christmas Tree). Size: 6 1/2 inches (16.25 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Finish: glossy (lacquer). Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3 layers of crystal clear lacquer to preserve the richness of color for ages. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Santa with Toys' $8.95 Christmas nesting doll featuring Santa on all five dolls of the set. Size: 5.2 inches (13 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Perfect Christmas gift from Russia.

'Scarlet Flower' Fairy Tale $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful miniatures from the famous ''Scarlet Flower'' fairy tale. The largest doll is signed by the artist. THE SCARLET FLOWER (Russian Folk Fairy-Tale) Once upon a time in a far away land a merchant was preparing to set out on a long journey. This merchant had three daughters, and he asked all of them what they would like as gifts for themselves when he returned from his voyage. The first daughter requested a golden crown, and the second one wanted a crystal mirror. The third daughter asked only for ''the little scarlet flower.'' The merchant set out on his journey. It did not take him very long to find a beautiful golden crown and a fine crystal mirror. He had difficulty however, finding the third gift, the scarlet flower. He searched everywhere, and eventually his search led him into a magical forest. Deep within these woods there was situated a palace, in whose courtyard grew a beautiful flower. As the merchant drew closer to the flower he realized what it was, the scarlet flower. Cautiously, the merchant picked the flower that his youngest daughter wanted so badly. Upon picking the scarlet flower he was confronted by a hideous beast, who demanded that in return for picking the flower the merchant must send one of his daughters deep into the enchanted forest, to live with the beast forever. Upon recieving the scarlet flower, the merchant's youngest daughter agreed to go to the beast. She journeyed alone into the forest and found the castle where she would dwell forever. For a time, she lived there very happily. The beast had not revealed himself to her, and showered her daily with kindness and gifts. She started to grow quite fond of her invisible keeper, and one day asked that he show himself. The beast reluctantly gave into her plea, and just as he had feared, she recoiled in terror at the site of him. That night the girl had a haunting dream about her father falling deathly ill. She begged the beast to release her, so that she could find her dying father. Touched by her concern, the beast released her on one condition - that she return to him in three days time. The girl found her father, and prepared to return to the beast in the allotted time. However, her sisters altered the time on the clocks, making her arrive late. There upon her arrival the girl was horrified at what she encountered. The beast was dead, lying there clutching her scarlet flower. Heartbroken, the girl embraced the dead beast, and declared her love for him. Having done this, she unknowingly broke the evil spell, and her beloved beast awoke, turning into a handsome prince. They lived happily ever after.

'Scent of Strawberry' $27.59 height - 15 cm

'Scottish Style' $27.59 height - 15 cm

'Seasons' $30.05 Size: approx. 6'' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The set is displaying paintings of Russia at different times of the year.

'Semenov' 05 pc Matryoshka $16.13 Size: approx. 4' Metric: 10 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-7 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia.

'Sergiev Posad Beauty' $10.49

'Sergiev Posad Flowers' $23.13

'Shepherd Lel'' $52.9 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Shubeika' (Lady's Fur Coat) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. The set displays Russian girls dressed in ''shubeika'' (warm lady's winter fur coat), derivative of the word ''shuba'' which you may find below. CLOTHES IN OLD RUSSIA Clothes can tell us about the people who wear them: about their class, their rank, their job, their country. Now one can see traditional Russian costumes in museums or during Russian village holidays.  Costumes were worn during important holidays: during Easter, during the Trinity day festivities and during weddings. Sewn over hundred years ago, the costumes have been kept as family heirlooms by a number of generations of villagers. The costume showed the differentiation between people of different social positions. Their costumes reveal their conception of the world and their way of life. The Russian costume is richly decorated and specific cloth and colors were used. Each region had its own kind of costume. The men's costumes include: a shirt with a slanted cut to the collar, narrow pants, belts, hats and boots. The women's costume include: a long-sleeved shirt, a sarafan, a short jacket (called ''dushegreya''), a kokoshnik (head-dress) and short boots. These costumes reveal their conception of the world and the beauty of morals. The costumes reflect the villagers' own taste in ornamentation, favorite colors, and particular way of wearing specific articles. There is a typical old Russian conception of beauty. The ideal of a beautiful woman was considered to be a tall, strong and stately woman with red cheeks, blue eyes and blonde hair. Wearing the village's costume, a woman reveals the social status and her age. Young married women wore mainly clothes with bright colors, and their costumes were adorned with a great number of beads, buttons and necklaces. Old women wore black, white and brown colors. Married women wore the scarf in such a way that completely covered the hair. People believed that a woman with uncovered hair can bring misfortune to her family. The young, unmarried women wore their scarves in such a way as to reveal the hair and braid. But every social class wore specific clothes. Rich people tried to show their wealth and prosperity through their clothes. Russian Clothes Vocabulary Kokoshnik - woman's head-dress in old Russia Shuba - a fur coat Sarafan - a long woman's dress covering feet and having the form of a high skirt with straps or sleeveless chemise worn over one with sleeves Sermyaga - a kind of rough woolen cloth used for peasant clothing Kosovorotka - a shirt with a narrow stand up collar and an off-center slit or button closure shifted to the left or the right Onuchi - long narrow strips of cloth (up to two meters in length) over which lapti (bastshows) were worn Ponyova - a kind of skirt made of three lengths of cloth and ornamented with embroidery, lace, spangles and beads Perednik - an apron that served to keep the clothes clean; on holidays it was used as a decoration Valenki - felt boots Kaftan - garment Tulup - sheepskin

'Smiling Girl' $44.97 height - 10 cm

'Snow Maiden' (5 pc set) $78.95 Size: a approx. 6.5' Metric: a 16.25 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Snow Maiden' (type 2) $78.95 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Snowy Winter' $42.07 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Spring' $48.39 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of awakening of all nature at Russian spring time.

'Spring' $38.94 height - 15 cm

'Spring Flowers' $10.98 height: 7 cm

'Squirrel' $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. Each doll in this set displays miniature-scenes based on the famous ''Tsar Saltan'' fairy tale.

'St. Petersburg' $67.3 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful sites of St. Petersburg, the magestic Northern Capital of Russia. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Population: 5 mln Area: 606 sq. km Main street: Nevsky Avenue Main square: Palace Square St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. For 200 years (1712-1917) St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire. It is a scientific, educational and cultural center of Russia. The greatest architects of the 18th and 19th centuries created magnificent ensembles in the city. The whole city itself is a wonderful monument, a museum; it is ''music fixed in stone''. This norther city on the Neva River is a city of a magic beauty, sung by poets and painted by artists, a city of marvelous ''white nights'', a city of broad, straight avenues, green parks and countless bridges and canals. There are 539 bridges in St. Petersburg and more than 80 museums. There are many places of interest in the city: the Winter Palace, the Russian Museum, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Palace Square, ''The Bronze Horseman''. Many notable people lived and worked in the city: Pushkin and Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, Vaganova and Komissarzhevskaya, Shalyapin and Fokin. St. Petersburg has always been the site of many political events: the Decembrists' Uprising, the Russian Revolutions in 1917. During the Second World War Leningrad withstood the terrible 900-day siege. The city was awarded the Order of Lenin and called a Heroic City. Today, St. Petersburg is the twin-city of many foreign towns in other countries: Manchester, Dresden, Le Havre, Gdansk and Turku. St. Petersburg is frequented by tourists from abroad. Did you know... The city was renamed several times: 1703-1914 - St. Petersburg 1914-1924 - Petrograd 1924-1991 - Leningrad 1991-nowadays - St. Petersburg

'Strawberries' $21.93 height: 14 cm

'Summer' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Summer' (set 2) $28.55 Size: approx. 6'' Metric: 15 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one.

'Summer' (set 3) $52.9 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Summer' (set 4) $48.39 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Summer' (set 5) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Summer' (set 6) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful paintings of colorful Russian summer.

'Summer Bouquet' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Sweet Strawberries' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian berries. Up until the present time Russians actively grow and harvest various berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

'Tatyana' $20.73 height: 14 cm

'Tea with 'Vatrushka' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The whole set is devoted to a great Russian tradition of tea-drinking (take your time to read about the tradition below). RUSSIAN TEA-DRINKING Tea-drinking is an indispensable part of the life of the Russian people. Tea is not only a very popular daily beverage in Russia, but it is also remarkable for its special poetic atmosphere Tea-drinking is associated with a Russian hospitality, with a friendly company and relatives, with warm and serene feelings. Tea was introduced to Russia in the early seventeenth century from China. It was brought to Muscovy in 1638 by the boyar son Vasily Starkov, who was sent with gifts to the Mongol Khans. The new drink was tested at the Court of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, it was favourably met and thus came into use. The first agreement for the delivery of tea from China was signed during the reign of Feodor Alexeyevich in 1679. Starting in the eighteenth century, Russia had an intense trade in Chinese tea through Mongolia and Siberia. Indian and later Ceylon tea began to be imported to Russia, similarly to West European countries, in the nineteenth century. The spread of a tea-drinking custom in Russia was largely promoted by the introduction of special tea urns, samovars, in the eighteenth century. The samovar became an indispensable attribute of tea-making (unlike West European varieties, where they were used for heating a bouillon). Its growing popularity was also connected with the exploration of mineral riches in the Urals and the establishment of copper-melting production there. The first mention of the Russian samovar refers to 1746, and in the early nineteenth century tea-drinking from a samovar became a firmly established tradition in Russian society. Towards the middle of the nineteenth century tea has gradually turned into a truly national beverage in Russia. Tea-drinking has entered the daily life of every layer of Russian society and has become an indispensable part of their everyday life and personal contacts. Samovars were produced in such a wide range of shapes and were so remarkable for their elegant decorations that these metal articles have become notable specimens of national handicraft. As the Russian writer Mikhail Zagoskin vividly described,''... they were drinking tea everywhere. Tea was in demand with our merchants, the only luxury of our lower middle class, a festive, highest joy for all the sober raznochintsy, factory workers, and even peasants  the Russian samovar could be seen puffing at every turn.'' In middle-class urban and rich peasant households a special ritual of Russian tea-drinking was evolved. A boiling samovar, polished to glitter, was put on a special small table on an ornate tray, next to the dining table. Tea cups with saucers, a sugar-bowl with lumps of sugar, pincers for breaking sugar, pies, cakes and even fruits were served on the main table. A teapot with a sieve hanging from its spout was put on the top ring of the samovar. Tea pouring into cups was a sort of a ceremony usually devoted to the housewife or to her eldest daughter. It used to be a custom to sip tea from a saucer supporting it by all the five fingers. Tea was added into one's cup until a guest would put it upside down. In the homes of the intelligentsia and official aristocracy it was traditional to drink tea using ornate metal glass-holders. In these homes the bouillote? a vessel for boiling water with a spirit-lamp, to keep the water hot until the samovar would be prepared again, was an indispensable accompaniment. In Russian taverns, there was a custom to serve tea in ''couples''  a large tea-kettle with boiling water and a smaller teapot with tea. Towards the late nineteenth century, in addition to traditional tea, recipes of tea with herbs, berries, honey and milk began to be introduced. Years have passed... The pace of busy present-day life have altered the choice of dishes and reduced the time allotted for a meal. But sometimes we are in a great need of a respite. And what can be better for a repose than Russian tea-drinking from a samovar! A Few Tea ''Recipes''... Hot Tea Lemonade with Honey Pour 1 cup of strong tea over 1 teaspoon of lemon or blackberry syrup, a slice of lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey and mix. Hot Tea Milk Pour 1 cup of hot milk over 1 tablespoon of tea brewing and 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar and mix. Both drinks are invigorating and good for warming yourself . Dogrose Fruit Tea Place 4 or 5 tablespoons of crushed dogrose fruits into an enamelled vessel, pour over 4 cups of cold water, let it draw for 5 to 10 minutes, bring to a boil and cook for 5 or 6 minutes. Pour boiling water over the dogrose fruits, cover and boil for 10 minutes. Strain the tea, add lemon juice and sugar to taste. This beverage has a nice flavour and a beautiful colour.

'Tea-Drinking' (set 1) $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish. The set displays a typical Russian hostess, hospitable and welcoming.

'Tea-Drinking' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The whole set is devoted to a great Russian tradition of tea-drinking (take your time to read about the tradition below).

'Tea-Drinking' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The whole set is devoted to a great Russian tradition of tea-drinking (take your time to read about the tradition below).

'Tender Flowers' $25.14 height - 13 cm

'The Velveteen Rabbit' $44.95 Authentic Russian nesting doll based on the famous story 'Velveteen Rabbit' by Margery Williams called 'The Velveteen Rabbit'. Size: 6 1/2 inches (16.25 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . 'The Velveteen Rabbit' by Margery Williams is a classic and magical story. It is a beautiful fable about a toy rabbit who became real with the help of a boy who loved him very much. It is the only known story by Margery Williams but it has withstood the test of time, as it tells a beautiful and very educational story. As all of our nesting dolls, this set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 5 layers of lacquer to preserve the richness of color for ages. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Three Piglets' Fairy Tale $61.32 height - 17 cm

'Thumbelina' $105.21 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 7-12 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 5-7 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. Each painting displays a scene from the famous H. C. Andersen fairy tale ''Thumbelina''. You may read the full tale below. LITTLE TINY or THUMBELINA by Hans Christian Andersen There was once a woman who wished very much to have a little child, but she could not obtain her wish. At last she went to a fairy, and said, ''I should so very much like to have a little child; can you tell me where I can find one?'' ''Oh, that can be easily managed,'' said the fairy. ''Here is a barleycorn of a different kind to those which grow in the farmer's fields, and which the chickens eat; put it into a flower-pot, and see what will happen.'' ''Thank you,'' said the woman, and she gave the fairy twelve shillings, which was the price of the barleycorn. Then she went home and planted it, and immediately there grew up a large handsome flower, something like a tulip in appearance, but with its leaves tightly closed as if it were still a bud. ''It is a beautiful flower,'' said the woman, and she kissed the red and golden-colored leaves, and while she did so the flower opened, and she could see that it was a real tulip. Within the flower, upon the green velvet stamens, sat a very delicate and graceful little maiden. She was scarcely half as long as a thumb, and they gave her the name of ''Thumbelina,'' or Tiny, because she was so small. A walnut-shell, elegantly polished, served her for a cradle; her bed was formed of blue violet-leaves, with a rose-leaf for a counterpane. Here she slept at night, but during the day she amused herself on a table, where the woman had placed a plateful of water. Round this plate were wreaths of flowers with their stems in the water, and upon it floated a large tulip-leaf, which served Tiny for a boat. Here the little maiden sat and rowed herself from side to side, with two oars made of white horse-hair. It really was a very pretty sight. Tiny could, also, sing so softly and sweetly that nothing like her singing had ever before been heard. One night, while she lay in her pretty bed, a large, ugly, wet toad crept through a broken pane of glass in the window, and leaped right upon the table where Tiny lay sleeping under her rose-leaf quilt. ''What a pretty little wife this would make for my son, said the toad, and she took up the walnut-shell in which little Tiny lay asleep, and jumped through the window with it into the garden. In the swampy margin of a broad stream in the garden lived the toad, with her son. He was uglier even than his mother, and when he saw the pretty little maiden in her elegant bed, he could only cry, ''Croak, croak, croak.'' ''Don't speak so loud, or she will wake,'' said the toad, ''and then she might run away, for she is as light as swan's down. We will place her on one of the water-lily leaves out in the stream; it will be like an island to her, she is so light and small, and then she cannot escape; and, while she is away, we will make haste and prepare the state-room under the marsh, in which you are to live when you are married.'' Far out in the stream grew a number of water-lilies, with broad green leaves, which seemed to float on the top of the water. The largest of these leaves appeared farther off than the rest, and the old toad swam out to it with the walnut-shell, in which little Tiny lay still asleep. The tiny little creature woke very early in the morning, and began to cry bitterly when she found where she was, for she could see nothing but water on every side of the large green leaf, and no way of reaching the land. Meanwhile the old toad was very busy under the marsh, decking her room with rushes and wild yellow flowers, to make it look pretty for her new daughter-in-law. Then she swam out with her ugly son to the leaf on which she had placed poor little Tiny. She wanted to fetch the pretty bed, that she might put it in the bridal chamber to be ready for her. The old toad bowed low to her in the water, and said, ''Here is my son, he will be your husband, and you will live happily in the marsh by the stream.'' ''Croak, croak, croak,'' was all her son could say for himself; so the toad took up the elegant little bed, and swam away with it, leaving Tiny all alone on the green leaf, where she sat and wept. She could not bear to think of living with the old toad, and having her ugly son for a husband. The little fishes, who swam about in the water beneath, had seen the toad, and heard what she said, so they lifted their heads above the water to look at the little maiden. As soon as they caught sight of her, they saw she was very pretty, and it made them very sorry to think that she must go and live with the ugly toads. ''No, it must never be!'' so they assembled together in the water, round the green stalk which held the leaf on which the little maiden stood, and gnawed it away at the root with their teeth. Then the leaf floated down the stream, carrying Tiny far away out of reach of land. Tiny sailed past many towns, and the little birds in the bushes saw her, and sang, ''What a lovely little creature;'' so the leaf swam away with her farther and farther, till it brought her to other lands. A graceful little white butterfly constantly fluttered round her, and at last alighted on the leaf. Tiny pleased him, and she was glad of it, for now the toad could not possibly reach her, and the country through which she sailed was beautiful, and the sun shone upon the water, till it glittered like liquid gold. She took off her girdle and tied one end of it round the butterfly, and the other end of the ribbon she fastened to the leaf, which now glided on much faster than ever, taking little Tiny with it as she stood. Presently a large cockchafer flew by; the moment he caught sight of her, he seized her round her delicate waist with his claws, and flew with her into a tree. The green leaf floated away on the brook, and the butterfly flew with it, for he was fastened to it, and could not get away. Oh, how frightened little Tiny felt when the cockchafer flew with her to the tree! But especially was she sorry for the beautiful white butterfly which she had fastened to the leaf, for if he could not free himself he would die of hunger. But the cockchafer did not trouble himself at all about the matter. He seated himself by her side on a large green leaf, gave her some honey from the flowers to eat, and told her she was very pretty, though not in the least like a cockchafer. After a time, all the cockchafers turned up their feelers, and said, ''She has only two legs! how ugly that looks.'' ''She has no feelers,'' said another. ''Her waist is quite slim. Pooh! she is like a human being.'' ''Oh! she is ugly,'' said all the lady cockchafers, although Tiny was very pretty. Then the cockchafer who had run away with her, believed all the others when they said she was ugly, and would have nothing more to say to her, and told her she might go where she liked. Then he flew down with her from the tree, and placed her on a daisy, and she wept at the thought that she was so ugly that even the cockchafers would have nothing to say to her. And all the while she was really the loveliest creature that one could imagine, and as tender and delicate as a beautiful rose-leaf. During the whole summer poor little Tiny lived quite alone in the wide forest. She wove herself a bed with blades of grass, and hung it up under a broad leaf, to protect herself from the rain. She sucked the honey from the flowers for food, and drank the dew from their leaves every morning. So passed away the summer and the autumn, and then came the winter,- the long, cold winter. All the birds who had sung to her so sweetly were flown away, and the trees and the flowers had withered. The large clover leaf under the shelter of which she had lived, was now rolled together and shrivelled up, nothing remained but a yellow withered stalk. She felt dreadfully cold, for her clothes were torn, and she was herself so frail and delicate, that poor little Tiny was nearly frozen to death. It began to snow too; and the snow-flakes, as they fell upon her, were like a whole shovelful falling upon one of us, for we are tall, but she was only an inch high. Then she wrapped herself up in a dry leaf, but it cracked in the middle and could not keep her warm, and she shivered with cold. Near the wood in which she had been living lay a corn-field, but the corn had been cut a long time; nothing remained but the bare dry stubble standing up out of the frozen ground. It was to her like struggling through a large wood. Oh! how she shivered with the cold. She came at last to the door of a field-mouse, who had a little den under the corn-stubble. There dwelt the field-mouse in warmth and comfort, with a whole roomful of corn, a kitchen, and a beautiful dining room. Poor little Tiny stood before the door just like a little beggar girl, and begged for a small piece of barley-corn, for she had been without a morsel to eat for two days. ''You poor little creature,'' said the field-mouse, who was really a good old field-mouse, ''come into my warm room and dine with me.'' She was very pleased with Tiny, so she said, ''You are quite welcome to stay with me all the winter, if you like; but you must keep my rooms clean and neat, and tell me stories, for I shall like to hear them very much.'' And Tiny did all the field-mouse asked her, and found herself very comfortable. ''We shall have a visitor soon,'' said the field-mouse one day; ''my neighbor pays me a visit once a week. He is better off than I am; he has large rooms, and wears a beautiful black velvet coat. If you could only have him for a husband, you would be well provided for indeed. But he is blind, so you must tell him some of your prettiest stories. But Tiny did not feel at all interested about this neighbor, for he was a mole. However, he came and paid his visit dressed in his black velvet coat. ''He is very rich and learned, and his house is twenty times larger than mine,'' said the field-mouse. He was rich and learned, no doubt, but he always spoke slightingly of the sun and the pretty flowers, because he had never seen them. Tiny was obliged to sing to him, ''Lady-bird, lady-bird, fly away home,'' and many other pretty songs. And the mole fell in love with her because she had such a sweet voice; but he said nothing yet, for he was very cautious. A short time before, the mole had dug a long passage under the earth, which led from the dwelling of the field-mouse to his own, and here she had permission to walk with Tiny whenever she liked. But he warned them not to be alarmed at the sight of a dead bird which lay in the passage. It was a perfect bird, with a beak and feathers, and could not have been dead long, and was lying just where the mole had made his passage. The mole took a piece of phosphorescent wood in his mouth, and it glittered like fire in the dark; then he went before them to light them through the long, dark passage. When they came to the spot where lay the dead bird, the mole pushed his broad nose through the ceiling, the earth gave way, so that there was a large hole, and the daylight shone into the passage. In the middle of the floor lay a dead swallow, his beautiful wings pulled close to his sides, his feet and his head drawn up under his feathers; the poor bird had evidently died of the cold. It made little Tiny very sad to see it, she did so love the little birds; all the summer they had sung and twittered for her so beautifully. But the mole pushed it aside with his crooked legs, and said, ''He will sing no more now. How miserable it must be to be born a little bird! I am thankful that none of my children will ever be birds, for they can do nothing but cry, 'Tweet, tweet,' and always die of hunger in the winter.'' ''Yes, you may well say that, as a clever man!'' exclaimed the field-mouse, ''What is the use of his twittering, for when winter comes he must either starve or be frozen to death. Still birds are very high bred.'' Tiny said nothing; but when the two others had turned their backs on the bird, she stooped down and stroked aside the soft feathers which covered the head, and kissed the closed eyelids. ''Perhaps this was the one who sang to me so sweetly in the summer,'' she said; ''and how much pleasure it gave me, you dear, pretty bird.'' The mole now stopped up the hole through which the daylight shone, and then accompanied the lady home. But during the night Tiny could not sleep; so she got out of bed and wove a large, beautiful carpet of hay; then she carried it to the dead bird, and spread it over him; with some down from the flowers which she had found in the field-mouse's room. It was as soft as wool, and she spread some of it on each side of the bird, so that he might lie warmly in the cold earth. ''Farewell, you pretty little bird,'' said she, ''farewell; thank you for your delightful singing during the summer, when all the trees were green, and the warm sun shone upon us. Then she laid her head on the bird's breast, but she was alarmed immediately, for it seemed as if something inside the bird went ''thump, thump.'' It was the bird's heart; he was not really dead, only benumbed with the cold, and the warmth had restored him to life. In autumn, all the swallows fly away into warm countries, but if one happens to linger, the cold seizes it, it becomes frozen, and falls down as if dead; it remains where it fell, and the cold snow covers it. Tiny trembled very much; she was quite frightened, for the bird was large, a great deal larger than herself, - she was only an inch high. But she took courage, laid the wool more thickly over the poor swallow, and then took a leaf which she had used for her own counterpane, and laid it over the head of the poor bird. The next morning she again stole out to see him. He was alive but very weak; he could only open his eyes for a moment to look at Tiny, who stood by holding a piece of decayed wood in her hand, for she had no other lantern. ''Thank you, pretty little maiden,'' said the sick swallow; ''I have been so nicely warmed, that I shall soon regain my strength, and be able to fly about again in the warm sunshine.'' ''Oh,'' said she, ''it is cold out of doors now; it snows and freezes. Stay in your warm bed; I will take care of you.'' Then she brought the swallow some water in a flower-leaf, and after he had drank, he told her that he had wounded one of his wings in a thorn-bush, and could not fly as fast as the others, who were soon far away on their journey to warm countries. Then at last he had fallen to the earth, and could remember no more, nor how he came to be where she had found him. The whole winter the swallow remained underground, and Tiny nursed him with care and love. Neither the mole nor the field-mouse knew anything about it, for they did not like swallows. Very soon the spring time came, and the sun warmed the earth. Then the swallow bade farewell to Tiny, and she opened the hole in the ceiling which the mole had made. The sun shone in upon them so beautifully, that the swallow asked her if she would go with him; she could sit on his back, he said, and he would fly away with her into the green woods. But Tiny knew it would make the field-mouse very grieved if she left her in that manner, so she said, ''No, I cannot.'' ''Farewell, then, farewell, you good, pretty little maiden,'' said the swallow; and he flew out into the sunshine. Tiny looked after him, and the tears rose in her eyes. She was very fond of the poor swallow. ''Tweet, tweet,'' sang the bird, as he flew out into the green woods, and Tiny felt very sad. She was not allowed to go out into the warm sunshine. The corn which had been sown in the field over the house of the field-mouse had grown up high into the air, and formed a thick wood to Tiny, who was only an inch in height. ''You are going to be married, Tiny,'' said the field-mouse. ''My neighbor has asked for you. What good fortune for a poor child like you. Now we will prepare your wedding clothes. They must be both woollen and linen. Nothing must be wanting when you are the mole's wife.'' Tiny had to turn the spindle, and the field-mouse hired four spiders, who were to weave day and night. Every evening the mole visited her, and was continually speaking of the time when the summer would be over. Then he would keep his wedding-day with Tiny; but now the heat of the sun was so great that it burned the earth, and made it quite hard, like a stone. As soon, as the summer was over, the wedding should take place. But Tiny was not at all pleased; for she did not like the tiresome mole. Every morning when the sun rose, and every evening when it went down, she would creep out at the door, and as the wind blew aside the ears of corn, so that she could see the blue sky, she thought how beautiful and bright it seemed out there, and wished so much to see her dear swallow again. But he never returned; for by this time he had flown far away into the lovely green forest. When autumn arrived, Tiny had her outfit quite ready; and the field-mouse said to her, ''In four weeks the wedding must take place.'' Then Tiny wept, and said she would not marry the disagreeable mole. ''Nonsense,'' replied the field-mouse. ''Now don't be obstinate, or I shall bite you with my white teeth. He is a very handsome mole; the queen herself does not wear more beautiful velvets and furs. His kitchen and cellars are quite full. You ought to be very thankful for such good fortune.'' So the wedding-day was fixed, on which the mole was to fetch Tiny away to live with him, deep under the earth, and never again to see the warm sun, because he did not like it. The poor child was very unhappy at the thought of saying farewell to the beautiful sun, and as the field-mouse had given her permission to stand at the door, she went to look at it once more. ''Farewell bright sun,'' she cried, stretching out her arm towards it; and then she walked a short distance from the house; for the corn had been cut, and only the dry stubble remained in the fields. ''Farewell, farewell,'' she repeated, twining her arm round a little red flower that grew just by her side. ''Greet the little swallow from me, if you should see him again.'' ''Tweet, tweet,'' sounded over her head suddenly. She looked up, and there was the swallow himself flying close by. As soon as he spied Tiny, he was delighted; and then she told him how unwilling she felt to marry the ugly mole, and to live always beneath the earth, and never to see the bright sun any more. And as she told him she wept. ''Cold winter is coming,'' said the swallow, ''and I am going to fly away into warmer countries. Will you go with me? You can sit on my back, and fasten yourself on with your sash. Then we can fly away from the ugly mole and his gloomy rooms,- far away, over the mountains, into warmer countries, where the sun shines more brightly- than here; where it is always summer, and the flowers bloom in greater beauty. Fly now with me, dear little Tiny; you saved my life when I lay frozen in that dark passage.'' ''Yes, I will go with you,'' said Tiny; and she seated herself on the bird's back, with her feet on his outstretched wings, and tied her girdle to one of his strongest feathers. Then the swallow rose in the air, and flew over forest and over sea, high above the highest mountains, covered with eternal snow. Tiny would have been frozen in the cold air, but she crept under the bird's warm feathers, keeping her little head uncovered, so that she might admire the beautiful lands over which they passed. At length they reached the warm countries, where the sun shines brightly, and the sky seems so much higher above the earth. Here, on the hedges, and by the wayside, grew purple, green, and white grapes; lemons and oranges hung from trees in the woods; and the air was fragrant with myrtles and orange blossoms. Beautiful children ran along the country lanes, playing with large gay butterflies; and as the swallow flew farther and farther, every place appeared still more lovely. At last they came to a blue lake, and by the side of it, shaded by trees of the deepest green, stood a palace of dazzling white marble, built in the olden times. Vines clustered round its lofty pillars, and at the top were many swallows' nests, and one of these was the home of the swallow who carried Tiny. ''This is my house,'' said the swallow; ''but it would not do for you to live there- you would not be comfortable. You must choose for yourself one of those lovely flowers, and I will put you down upon it, and then you shall have everything that you can wish to make you happy.'' ''That will be delightful,'' she said, and clapped her little hands for joy. A large marble pillar lay on the ground, which, in falling, had been broken into three pieces. Between these pieces grew the most beautiful large white flowers; so the swallow flew down with Tiny, and placed her on one of the broad leaves. But how surprised she was to see in the middle of the flower, a tiny little man, as white and transparent as if he had been made of crystal! He had a gold crown on his head, and delicate wings at his shoulders, and was not much larger than Tiny herself. He was the angel of the flower; for a tiny man and a tiny woman dwell in every flower; and this was the king of them all. ''Oh, how beautiful he is!'' whispered Tiny to the swallow. The little prince was at first quite frightened at the bird, who was like a giant, compared to such a delicate little creature as himself; but when he saw Tiny, he was delighted, and thought her the prettiest little maiden he had ever seen. He took the gold crown from his head, and placed it on hers, and asked her name, and if she would be his wife, and queen over all the flowers. This certainly was a very different sort of husband to the son of a toad, or the mole, with my black velvet and fur; so she said, ''Yes,'' to the handsome prince. Then all the flowers opened, and out of each came a little lady or a tiny lord, all so pretty it was quite a pleasure to look at them. Each of them brought Tiny a present; but the best gift was a pair of beautiful wings, which had belonged to a large white fly and they fastened them to Tiny's shoulders, so that she might fly from flower to flower. Then there was much rejoicing, and the little swallow who sat above them, in his nest, was asked to sing a wedding song, which he did as well as he could; but in his heart he felt sad for he was very fond of Tiny, and would have liked never to part from her again. ''You must not be called Tiny any more,'' said the spirit of the flowers to her. ''It is an ugly name, and you are so very pretty. We will call you Maia.'' ''Farewell, farewell,'' said the swallow, with a heavy heart as he left the warm countries to fly back into Denmark. There he had a nest over the window of a house in which dwelt the writer of fairy tales. The swallow sang, ''Tweet, tweet,'' and from his song came the whole story.

'Tiny Flowers' $11.21 height - 10 cm

'Traditional Russia' $42.07 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Traditional Style' [big] $25.86

'Traditional Style' [small] $13.51

'Troika' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Troika' (set 2) $63.57 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer.

'Troika' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Tsar Saltan' $45.08 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. Each doll in this set displays miniature-scenes based on the famous ''Tsar Saltan'' fairy tale.

'Turnip' Fairy Tale (1) $63.51 height - 17 cm

'Turnip' Fairy Tale (2) $82.39 height - 16 cm

'Turquoise Flowers' $42.07 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Vasilisa the Beautiful' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist. The flowers on the bellies of the dolls are beautiful Russian peonies.

'Views of St. Petersburg' $29.95 Gorgeous nesting / stacking doll set devoted the City of Peter the Great, or the Northern Capital of Russia - St. Petersburg. Displaying the most famous sites of the city, this set would make a wonderful gift to anyone admiring this city. Size: approx. 6.2 inches (15.5 cm). Consists of: 5 pieces. Finish: matte. Availability: ships within 5 business days. . As all of our nesting dolls, this 5 piece set is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one.

'Village Hospitality' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) woman - hospitable and welcoming.

'Village Housewife' $37.56 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'White Flowers' $37.58 Size: a approx. 6.5' Metric: a 16.25 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'White-Stone Cathedral' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Wild Strawberries' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian harvest. Its significance if beautifully outlined below.

'Wild Strawberry' $37.58 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. This whole nesting doll set is dedicated to Russian forest berries. Up until the present time Russians actively harvest various forest berries, using them to make various jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

'Willow Girl' $11.63

'Winter' $38.94 height - 15 cm

'Winter' (set 1) $52.9 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter' (set 2) $52.9 Size: approx. 7.2'' Metric: 18 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter' (set 3) $48.39 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter' (set 4) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying a Snowmaiden with beautiful ''winter cuties'', inhabitants of Russian winter forests.

'Winter Beauty' $74.95 Size: approx. 6.5' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It was handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist in the old City of Vladimir. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying gorgeous Russian girls in winter clothing. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Winter Birds' (set 1) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful Russian winter birds.

'Winter Birds' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful Russian winter birds.

'Winter Birds' (set 3) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful Russian winter birds.

'Winter Church' $30.05 Size: approx. 5.8'' Metric: 14.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter Cuties' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful ''winter cuties''.

'Winter Date' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, ussian wedding rites are followed nowadays.

'Winter Dating' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, ussian wedding rites are followed nowadays.

'Winter Family' $69.61 Size: approx. 4.8'' Metric: 12 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: matte Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll has a gentle matte finish, displaying a happy Russian family at winter.

'Winter Forest' $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful ''winter cuties'', inhabitants of Russian winter forests.

'Winter Fun' (set 1) $30.05 Size: approx. 5.8'' Metric: 14.5 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter Fun' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter in the Village' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter in the Village' (set 2) $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter.

'Winter in the Village' (set 3) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Winter Morning' $32.81 Size: a approx. 5.8' Metric: a 14.5 cm Consists of: a 5 pieces Finish: a glossy (lacquer) Availability: a ships within 5-10 business days Origin: a Russian Federation Product Details a As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Winter Motifs' $52.6 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, displaying beautiful scenes of traditional Russian winter. The tallest doll is signed by the artist.

'Winter Troika' (set 1) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Winter Troika' (set 2) $60.11 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

'Woman's Errands' (set 1) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Woman's Errands' (set 2) $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The tallest doll is signed by the artist. The set displays a typical Russian (rural Russia) housewife - hardworking, caring and hospitable.

'Zhostovo Style Girl' $45.08 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted in a traditional Zhostovo style by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. The largest one is signed by the artist.

'Zolushka' $75.14 Size: approx. 6.5'' Metric: 16.25 cm Consists of: 5 pieces Finish: glossy (lacquer) Availability: ships within 5-10 business days  As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the largest one is signed by artist. Each doll displays a miniature painting based on the world-famous ''Cinderella'' fairy tale. You may read the full fairy tale below.

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