Art and Crafts
Explore Russian culture through its art and crafts.
Folk Arts and Crafts
Khokhloma
Khokhloma is a very popular souvenir in Russia. It's a style of folk painting dating back to the 17th century
Matryoshka Dolls
The Matryoshka, or nesting doll, is an instantly regonizable symbol of Russian culture.
Birch Bark Crafts
Birch bark crafts have been a part of Russian culture since at least the 9th century.
Painting
Learn about some of the major painters and their works in different artistic movements from Romanticism to the Avant Garde.
Eggs
Learn more about the different techniques used to decorate eggs as well as about the famous Faberge eggs
Lacquer Miniature
In the early 20th century, icon painters used their skills to create lacquered miniatures often depicting scenes from folk tales.
Fine Arts
Romanticism
Realism
Russian Art Activities
Fun activities for different age groups!
Elementary
Russian art word search: printable version or complete online
Printable matryoshka doll coloring page
Middle School
Russian art crossword puzzle: printable version or complete online
Teens
Museum Tours
Tour the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg