Maybe you've heard the term matryoshka but aren't sure what it means. Or maybe you've seen them but want to know more about how they are made, their history, or what they signify. Or maybe you are just looking for a place to find unique Russian dolls to buy.

Here I will try to answer as many of your questions about Russian dolls as I can.

Russian nesting dolls, which are beautifully painted wooden dolls placed within one another, have become so ingrained with Russian culture that they have grown to be one of its most popular symbols.

In fact, many feel that these expressive matryoshka dolls exemplify the heart and soul of Russia.