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The secret inside Russian nesting dolls? Most are made in China

By John Ruwitch
Published December 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM MST

The story of wooden nesting dolls is not just quintessentially Russian -- it's also Chinese.

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John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.
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