If you're shopping for souvenir gifts a child, these types of matryoshka dolls are best if the child is especially young.
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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide
Matryoshka dolls are popular souvenirs that travelers can pick up in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland, and elsewhere in Eastern and East Central Europe. What is a matryoshka? Matryoshka dolls are also known as Russian nesting dolls. Learn more about matryoshka dolls here: Continue on with the Matryoshka dolls photo gallery to get an idea of what types of matryoshka dolls are available to souvenir shoppers in Eastern Europe. The most basic matryoshka dolls, like the one pictured above, have few parts and are decorated without much embellishment. This matyryoshka includes four dolls in all, all of which are decorated in traditional Russian colors.
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- Basic Matryoshka Doll
- Russian Leaders Matryoshka Dolls
- Matryoshka Dolls for Special Events
- Egg-Shaped Matryoshka Dolls
- Elaborately Painted Matryoshka Dolls
- Matryoshka Dolls in Large Sets
- Family Matryoshka Dolls
- Matryoshka Doll with Woodburning Technique and Gold
- Fairy Tale Matryoshka Dolls
- Animal Matryoshka Dolls
- Holiday Matryoshka Dolls
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