Russian themed cookies 3 - Matryoshka doll

The last set of the Russian collection is the matryoshka doll cookie set.

A matryoshka doll, also known as Russian nesting doll or babushka doll, refers to a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. The first Russian nested doll set was carved in 1890. Traditionally the outer layer is a woman and the figures inside may be of either gender; the smallest, innermost doll is typically a baby turned from a single piece of wood. Much of the artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be very elaborate. The dolls often follow a theme; the themes vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders.

Growing up, we had two sets of these dolls. My dad brought them from Moscow and we loved playing with them. And two sets never seemed to be enough, so for this tea party I created three sets:

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