Decorative Easter Eggs
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It is being said that the history of Easter eggs
dates back to the early days of Christianity, when Mary Magdalene gave
the Roman emperor Tuberous an egg as an Easter present. In many
countries, an egg was the symbol of eternal life. That is why Mary chose
such a present. Surprised by Mary's story of Christ's resurrection, the
emperor said: "Resurrection is as impossible as this egg's turning
red". At that moment, the egg he was holding turned red to prove Mary's
words. Since those days, Russian Orthodox people exchange eggs on Easter
day.
Gzhel Porcelain
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Gzhel porcelain
decorated with fancy blue painting has acquired wide popularity in the
whole wide world. Its value consists in its uniqueness and decoration. Gzhel
ware is decorated with flowers, leaves, bunches, and garlands of
flowers. They are painted with the only colour - blue cobalt, which is
laid using either wide and rich dabs or hardly noticeable touches of the
brush. Touches of different intensity create a rich, bright, and very
impressive picture.
History of Wooden Matryoshka Nesting Dolls
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Nesting dolls are the best known and most popular of all Russian souvenirs. The Russian word for these wooden dolls is matryoshka,
but they are also called matrioshka, matreshka, matriochka, babushka or
babooshka dolls, babushka's doll, matroshka, matruska, matryushka, and
stacking dolls. Whatever you want to call them, nesting dolls have a
fascinating history, and they are the classic Russian gift.
