Matryoshka is recognized around the world, a traditional Russian mother figure dressed in a bright scarf. Looking out with mournful, painted eyes, she sometimes appears sad but offers comfort with her ...

“In Russia, think about the cold white winter nights, minus 40 degrees outside. You’re somewhere in the middle of Siberia. It’s all covered with snow,” explains Marina Forbes. With the bitter weather ...

Matroyska dolls, also known as nesting dolls, were introduced in the 1890s in small communities around Moscow, Russia. This regional art form has become a mainstay for collectors and cultural ...

When someone says nesting dolls to me, I immediately think of the stereotypical Russian nesting dolls. These traditional dolls, also known as Matryoshka dolls, have been a symbol of Russian culture ...

When you think of things that are quintessentially Russian, you might think of those painted wooden nesting dolls stacked one inside another. NPR's John Ruwitch visited the place where most of the ...

Who doesn’t like a little excitement in their life? If you’re familiar with the phrase, “but wait, there’s more,” then you know it certainly applies to kids’ nesting dolls. These delightful dolls, ...