Russian Culture

Russian History and culture was often associated with the communist era. However there has been a notable change in this outlook. Russia can proudly boast of a rich history and an equally varied tradition. Arts and crafts have always been at the heart of Russian culture. Literature too is a very strong aspect of the Russian cultures. Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekov and Leo Tolstoy are some of the notable names in Russian literature.

When it comes to handicrafts, the Matryoshkas or the Russian nesting dolls are perhaps, the most famous. These dolls come in a set and are wooden figures that can be opened to reveal another doll inside. The smallest of these dolls cannot be opened. A typical nesting doll would have anywhere from 5 to 30 dolls. Almost every girl has a Matryoshka in her toy collection. In fact nesting dolls pass generations as heirlooms. The artistry in these handmade dolls is often elaborate. These dolls cost anywhere from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. The challenge here is to make dolls that have very thin sides. It’s not only the traditional Russian peasant woman, with her family who’s represented in these dolls but also other personalities from varied fields who are represented.

Who hasn’t heard of the famous Faberge eggs? These eggs were believed to be first commissioned by Tsar Alexander III as a gift to his wife Maria Fedorovna to celebrate 20 years of their betrothal. Today, Faberge eggs are synonymous of luxury. For those who aren’t able to afford an original Faberge can always order for a Faberge styled egg from one of the many websites that sell Russian souvenirs. You could also buy Faberge styled jewelry and Faberge style boxes from these websites. Continue reading →

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