Vintage 1990s Russian Political Matryoshka Nesting Dolls Set of 5, Yeltsin Gorbachev Brezhnev Stalin Lenin, Hand Painted Soviet Memorabilia

Authentic 1990s Hand-Painted Russian Political Nesting Dolls (Set of 5)

Step back into Cold War and Post-Soviet history with this collectible vintage Russian Matryoshka set from the 1990s. Created during the historic era following the dissolution of the USSR, political caricature nesting dolls became iconic souvenirs sought after by international travelers and history enthusiasts alike.

Each wooden doll is hand-turned and hand-painted with expressive caricature details, featuring five key leaders in chronological reverse order from largest to smallest:

1. Boris Yeltsin (17 cm / 6.7") – Featured with the white, blue, and red Russian tricolor flag and a black pedestal base.

2. Mikhail Gorbachev – Depicted with his signature birthmark and the Soviet hammer and sickle emblem on a vibrant red background.

3. Leonid Brezhnev – Recognizable by his prominent eyebrows, dressed in a burgundy suit and red tie.

4. Joseph Stalin – Illustrated in an orange tunic holding his classic smoking pipe.

5. Vladimir Lenin (5 cm / 2") – The smallest solid wooden figure at the center, dressed in a black suit and red tie.

Craftsmanship & Condition:

 Era: 1990s (Post-Soviet / Perestroika era).
Material: Solid turned wood, hand-painted with glossy lacquer finish.

Dimensions:

Largest doll (Yeltsin): Approx. 17 cm (6.7 inches) tall.

Smallest doll (Lenin): Approx. 5 cm (2 inches) tall.

Vintage Condition: Very good vintage condition. As expected with genuine 30-year-old hand-painted wooden folk art, the clear lacquer has developed a warm, aged patina (giving the white tones a vintage ivory/cream hue). Minor surface wear, natural wood grain texture on the bottom, and tiny paint variations attest to its hand-crafted authenticity. All dolls open and close smoothly.

A standout piece for Cold War memorabilia collectors, political science enthusiasts, history teachers, or anyone looking for a unique conversation starter for their bookshelf or office desk.