Handcrafted in Russia The first Russian nesting doll (matryoshka) was born in 1890 in the workshop "Children's Education" situated in Abramtsevo estate new Moscow. This charming musical doll is hand turned from aged linden wood and then meticulously hand painted and detailed. Accented with a fabric hat. A musical mechanism creates a whimsical melody when rocked. A beautiful family heirloom.