This beautiful Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll is titled "Portraits of Russian Women" and features various portraits of beautiful Russian women. This nesting doll is hand painted and hand made in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow (Zagorsk region). The Matryoshka is signed by the artist on the bottom of the first nesting doll. The Matryoshka is 9.5 inches tall and has a total of 10 pieces. The nesting doll is a symbol of Russian art and culture and is collectible. Each nesting doll features different portraits. This Matryoshka is also lacquered creating a beautiful shiny finish and each nesting doll has gold leaf. This Matryoshka doll was painted by the Russian artist Razan in 2001.