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Each nation has its own culture and traditions. Russia is famous for talented and creative people.  The history of folk art and crafts dates back to the XVII century.

There are several centres of folk crafts which produce the most popular souvenirs: Sergiev Posad, Pavlovsky Posad, Zhostovo, Fedoskino, Gzhel in Moscow region, Palekh, Kholui in Ivanovo region, Polkhov Maidan, Syomin, Semyonov in Nizhegorodsky region and other places in Volgo-Vyatsky region, which laid the beginnings of some famous artistic handicrafts.

Their rich collections of decorative and applied art are one of the tourist attractions in Russia.