The best Russian souvenir for a foreigner Project work The best Russian souvenir for a foreigner

Dear Ammy & Jane, Hi! We got your letter in which you asked to tell us about some souvenirs popular in Russia. We worked in a group, found information and made a great presentation for you. We found not only pictures but we made fair of our souvenirs. Tell us about your impression. With love, 5A students

The Matryoshka is a wooden doll in a colourful sundress which is called sarafan. She has a round face with rosy cheeks, black eyebrows and eyelashes. She has a red kerchief on her head. She is a symbol of the beauty of Russian girls and kindness. If you pull it apart you’ll see smaller dolls inside.They are her children.Matryoshka means the old Russian name Matryona which means “mother”. Matryoshka is the symbol of the happy family and motherhood. Matryoshka was shown in an exhibition in Paris and got a medal and worldwide acclaim. Russian Matryoshka

The next symbol is a souvenir balalaika The next symbol is a souvenir balalaika.It’s an integral part of Russian culture. Balalaika assosiates with funny songs and ditties. A Souvenir balalaika is made of wood and the Russian folk tales, heroes and churches are depicted. It’s very popular among foreigners and it’s a good souvenir for a foreign visitor. Souvenir Balalaika

Palekh box is a national sovenir of Russia Palekh box is a national sovenir of Russia. It s made in Ivanovsky region. It s made of wood. Palekh boxes are of dark colours with golden patterrs. They are originate from icon paitings and symbolize a sunlight and joy. They are depicted Pushkins fairy tales and country life. Palex box

A lot of clothes and hats are in the past now A lot of clothes and hats are in the past now.But a PavloPosad showl is still be a symbol of Russia.It PavloPosad shawl is still be a symbol of Russia. It’s worn by many women. In the past in Russia people believe that women’s hair had a magic power and because of it women must close their head. The handkerchief is a symbol of decency. You can see a lot of flowers on it.Roses symbolize love and beauty. Foreign girls would like to have such a chic shawl . Celebrities wear Russian shawls. Look! Pavloposad shawl

Khokhloma is a Russian folk trade Khokhloma is a Russian folk trade. It originates in district of Nizhniy Novgorod.Five colors are used( red, black, gold, green and yellow). Basic elements of khokhloma are red berries, flowers, branches and birds. Spoons, cups, small boxes, dishes and trays are very popular. This painting became the visiting- card of Russia in the world. On the foreign exhibitions khokhloma gets high rewards. All the tourists from different countries buy a khokhloma souvenir. Khokhloma

Samovar is used for boiling water and for tea preparation Samovar is used for boiling water and for tea preparation. There was a legend that the samovar was brought to Russia from Holland by Peter the Great, but in reality samovar appeared after his death. Samovars may be different colours. Samovar was in every house. The richer the man is - the more beautiful samovar. In Russia it was a shame to lay a table without samovar. It is a symbol of Russian culture and a Russian man who lived in the past. Samovar

In the past people in Russia believed in spirits and one of them is House elf. He lived only in clean houses under the stove and can’t stand sloppy housewives. He doesn’t like cruel people and may beat the dishes at night. Its made of clay and he prevents the house from the evil. House elf

The fair of Russian souvenirs in our school