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The history of matryoshka dolls

 The history of Matryoshka dolls, also known as Russian Matryoshka dolls, dates back to the late 19th century. Russia's first nesting doll set was created in 1890 by woodcarver Vasily Zveozdochkin and painter Sergei Malyutin, who designed the dolls at the Abramtsevo estate in Russia in his. The design is inspired by traditional Russian folk art, with the dolls originally intended to represent mothers and children, with the outermost doll dressed in a traditional Russian peasant sweater known as a sarafan. It was a woman wearing a cock and holding her. Movement Her matryoshka doll consists of her 8 dolls, the outer doll is the mother with a rooster, the inner dolls are the children including a boy and a girl, and finally the baby. The dolls are painted in gouache and covered with varnish, displaying the intricate details and colors of traditional Russian folk art. Matryoshka dolls soon became very popular in Russia and were exhibited at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, where they won a bronze medal.







This notoriety spread the doll's popularity around the world, and the doll soon became a symbol of Russian culture and a popular souvenir for tourists. Over time, matryoshka doll designs and themes have evolved to include a wide range of subjects such as fairy tale characters, animals, celebrities, and politicians. Matryoshka dolls are still made today in Russia and around the world, with many artisans and manufacturers continuing to innovate and adapt traditional designs to modern tastes and tastes. The history of Matryoshka dolls is deeply rooted in Russian culture and tradition, reflecting the country's rich artistic heritage and the importance of family and motherhood in Russian society.

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