Russian Dolls - Version 1.0 Located around 45 miles from Moscow, Sergiev Posad is abeautiful city which is noted for, amongst otherthings, it's beautiful buildings and as the birthplaceof Russian Dolls (also known as Matryoshka). Thisarticle will explore two of the most importantbuildings in the city and also why the city isconsidered the toy-making capital of Russia.