This very cute Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll is called "Kolobok". Kolobok is a story very similar to the American version, the Gingerbread Man. Kolobok is the main character of the story and the Kolobok opens up to reveal the rest of the main characters inside. This doll is completely hand-made and hand-made and all of the characters are hand-carved out of wood. This nesting doll is hand painted and hand made in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow (Zagorsk). The Matryoshka is signed by the artist on the bottom of the Kolobok. The Matryoshka is 5 inches tall and has a total of 7 pieces. The nesting doll is a symbol of Russian art and culture and is collectible. This Matryoshka is also lacquered creating a beautiful shiny finish. This Matryoshka doll was painted by the Russian artist Bobkova. Bobkova specializes in very unique dolls which often include not just painting but carving as well.