Semenov (sometimes Semyonov) is both a distinct ornamental nesting doll style and a town in Nizhni Novgorod, Russia. The term is used interchangeably. The matryoshka from Semenov has a lot in common with Khokhloma painting, another form of art that goes back to Old Russian culture. During the latter half of the 20th century the classical and traditional Semenov doll sets were the most common and the most formal of matryoshka design types. We hope you enjoy browsing through our catalog of collectible dolls from Semenov.