Have you ever heard of Matryoshka dolls? They're a special kind of toy that comes all the way from Russia, also known as Russian nesting dolls.

Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls that are all different sizes. The biggest doll is on the outside, and inside her, you can find smaller dolls, and inside each smaller doll, there's an even smaller one! It's like a magical game of hide-and-seek.

A set of Matryoshka dolls can have anywhere from 3 to over 50 dolls, depending on how big the largest one is. The more dolls in a set, the more impressive it is!

These dolls are usually painted with bright colors and pretty patterns. Many of them have the same face, but sometimes they can be different characters or people.

The story of Matryoshka dolls goes back a long time. They were first made over 100 years ago by a Russian craftsman. He was inspired by Japanese dolls and decided to make his own version.

To play with Matryoshka dolls, you start with the biggest one and gently pull it apart. Then, you take out the next smallest doll, and the next, and the next, until you have them all lined up. It's like unwrapping a surprise! Let's learn how to draw a Russian nesting doll, follow the tutorial and try it out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Russian Nesting Doll PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Russian Nesting Doll Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the left side of this Russian nesting doll.

Step 2 Draw the right side of this Russian nesting doll.

Step 3 Outline the head of this Russian nesting doll.

Step 4 Draw the face of this Russian nesting doll.

Step 5 Draw this Russian nesting doll's bow tie.

Step 6 Add lines and some small circles.

Step 7 Draw the body of this Russian nesting doll.

Step 8 Draw three flowers on the body.

Step 9 Finally color this cute Russian nesting doll.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a Russian nesting doll yet?