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Semenov Region.
The village of Semenov is located in the Nizhni Novgorod (formerly Gorky) region (Voznesensk District), northeast of Moscow.
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Semenov Factory Pamphlet from 1980 (in Russian) (Opens in the same browser window with Adobe Reader 7.0.)


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"Mashenka" Semenov Maidens.
With collectible USSR label.
Fine details down to the very smallest.
6 nest as shown. From 5" to 1 1/4".
[#Sem-U6]
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Good Family Man.
Papa stands with hands in pockets wearing a red fur winter cap, yellow coat with flowered lapel and just the hint of a Russian embroidered shirt peeking out. Mama is a traditional Semenov maiden, followed by her service-capped son and their little daughter dressed for winter. A classic style that dates back to the early 1960s. Ours has a USSR label. 4 nest, 5". Take a look at the back
[#GF-U]


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Sudarushka Maidens.
Sudarushka means "sweetheart" and is the name of a lyrical Russian dance. Each of these maidens has a long braid. Painted in the distinctive Semenov colors of yellow, red and black. Circa late 1990s. 6 nest, 5". Take a look at the back
[#SU-R]


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Semenov Bogatyr.
Classic warrior set from Semenov. All five pieces have onion-domed red helmets, purple trousers and yellow tunics with singular Semenov-style black fingerprint swirls. The warriors all have white beards and the largest warrior sports an actual 3-dimensional yellow club and shield. "Made in USSR" label, 1980s. 5 nest, 5".
Sorry, sold out. [#BOG5-U].



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Chicken Counting Doll.
Ten little chicks emerge from the chicken. For teaching young children to count and to develop manual dexterity. Hand painted in Semenov, near Moscow. 6" tall.
Sorry, sold out. [#CH-COUNT]
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Cat Counting Doll.
Ten little kittens emerge from the cat. For teaching young children to count and to develop manual dexterity. Hand painted in Semenov, near Moscow. 6" tall.
[#CAT-CT]


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Egg Maidens.
Linden wood eggs decorated with
black fingerprint swirls and large red bows.
3", 3 nest. 1990s.
Stands not included.
[#NDEggMaid]
Back of Eggs


Viatka Region
The town of Viatka (formerly Kirov) is about 200 miles northwest of Moscow.


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Viatka "Northern" Maidens.
A classic style, these were made in the late 1980s and early 1990s. "USSR" sticker or stamp on the bottoms.
Two sizes (styles) available. Chose from drop-down menu below.
7 nest, 6". $29.95. (Shown.) [#V7-U]
3 nest, 3 1/2". $8.95. (Not shown.) [#V3-U]
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The Legendary Viatka Bogatyr.
An extraordinary wood sculpture figure which stands over 16" tall. Each bogatyr (Russian warrior) is completely hand made. To simulate chain mail, hundreds of tiny pieces of straw were painstakingly inlaid. The straw used is a special variety of rye harvested with a scythe, then boiled in a potassium solution to achieve the color of gold. The cut-into-shape straw is then fastened and covered with an oil lacquer. A marvel of Russian folk art! Quantities limited. Made in the early 1990s. <SPECIAL! [#LGD-BG]
Close up Shield Face Base


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