Matryoshka - Ryaba the Hen (5 characters)

The colorful and bright Matryoshka consists of 5 dolls of different sizes, which nest inside one another.

This set represents the characters from the fairy tale "Ryaba the Hen," and it can be used to stage an original theatrical performance.

Matryoshkas are traditional Russian wooden toys made in the form of a painted doll, which contains smaller similar dolls inside. 

The largest matryoshka contains 4 more doll figures inside. The smallest matryoshka is not separable.

The matryoshkas are made from natural wood, which gives them a unique beauty.

Each of the dolls has been hand-painted by a craftsman. Why is the Russian wooden doll called matryoshka?

Even before the revolution, in the provinces, the female names Matryona and Matryoshka were very common, and they are based on the word «mother».

Such names were then associated with the mother of a large family, who possessed robust health and a well-formed figure.

Matryoshkas are one of the ancient symbols of Russian culture and a great gift not only for children but also for adults.