For over 40 years our company, located in scenic Sitka, Alaska, has represented the best of Russian, Alaskan, and worldwide gifts and collectables. From direct Russian imports to one-of-a-kind Alaska native art, to special unique treasures found no where else, you will find yourself pleased and amazed at the selections offered.
We have been traveling to Russia, sourcing and importing Russian folk art since the time of the USSR. We have our own stable of artists that we are working with directly, ensuring the lowest possible pricing, and we pride ourselves in offering the finest quality and widest assortment anywhere outside of Russia.
We have been traveling to Russia, sourcing and importing Russian folk art since the time of the USSR. We have our own stable of artists that we are working with directly, ensuring the lowest possible pricing, and we pride ourselves in offering the finest quality and widest assortment anywhere outside of Russia.
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Russian crystal is considered one of the applied arts along with fine porcelain and metalwork. As early as the 11th century, glass blowers in Kiev were mastering the techniques for producing glass bowls and cups, glass for windows, and even glass jewelry. By the middle of the 18th century St. Petersburg had become the center for glass production in Russia.
In 1872, Peter Carl Faberge took over his father's jewelry workshop, which had been established in St. Petersburg in 1842. His technical mastery as a goldsmith put him on par with the world's most renowned jewelers. He drew his inspiration from the art of earlier generations which he found in the well-stocked treasury of the Hermitage.
None of the guards were able to track the culprit. The Tsar stopped eating and drinking, he became listless. His sons tried to comfort him: "Dear Father, don't grieve, we ourselves will guard the garden." The oldest son said: "Today is my turn; I will go to watch over the garden." The oldest son set out for the garden.
Once upon a time there lived a tsar who had to leave his kingdom to fight a war. He left behind his pregnant wife, the queen, who sat patiently by the window waiting for his return. While he was away, she gave birth to a beautiful baby daughter. But the pregnancy and labor had taken their toll, and the queen died the very same day that the tsar finally returned home.
Keep your brother in sight at all times. In turn we will bring you a treat from the city. Masha was listening to her parents very closely, nodding occasionally, but as soon as they left, she sat her brother on the grass by the house and ran off to play. Once Vanya was left alone, there came the magic swan geese.
