This set of Matryoshka dolls is completely handmade and unique. Each single doll is made of natural wood (linden tree). They are all mostly painted with tempera and richly decorated with golden leaf. The dolls are usually covered with 4-6 layers of lacquer.
This memorable matryoshka has 7 unforgettable images of Saint Petersburg. It is drawn in luscious, bright colors and decorated by a tremendous amount of Susal. St. Isaac’s cathedral is depicted on the first one.
Located in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Isaac’s Square - one of the oldest in the city. The center of the ensemble is Isaac’s Cathedral, built in 1818-1858, from Monferran’s architectural designs. St. Isaac’s cathedral is the biggest domed construction in Russia and 4th in the world. Even now, its monumentality and enormous size fascinate people from around the globe. The Cathedral can fit up to 13,000 visitors at the same time.

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