<P> A matryoshka doll ( Russian : матрёшка , IPA : ( mɐˈtrjɵʂkə ) ( listen ) ) , also known as a Russian nesting doll , stacking dolls , or Russian doll , is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another . The name `` matryoshka '' ( матрёшка ) , literally `` little matron '' , is a diminutive form of Russian female first name `` Matryona '' ( Матрёна ) or `` Matriosha '' . </P>
<P> A matryoshka doll ( Russian : матрёшка , IPA : ( mɐˈtrjɵʂkə ) ( listen ) ) , also known as a Russian nesting doll , stacking dolls , or Russian doll , is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another . The name `` matryoshka '' ( матрёшка ) , literally `` little matron '' , is a diminutive form of Russian female first name `` Matryona '' ( Матрёна ) or `` Matriosha '' . </P>
what is the russian name for nesting dolls
what is the russian name for nesting dolls
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