Exchanging gifts has been an essential part of this wonderful time of the year, and the Russian Cultural Center once again is offering unique ethnic souvenirs and gifts that are hard to find anywhere else. Each and every one of them is hand-made in accordance with centuries-old Russian traditions.

They have wooden figures of Father Frost and beautiful icons. Their collection of traditional blue-and-white porcelain - Gzhel - has been expanded recently, and includes many vintage items. They offer colorful handmade and hand painted wooden tableware called “Khokhloma.” They also have several beautiful Russian tea sets by the famous porcelain factories, such as Lomonosov (Imperial) Porcelain Factory, Dulevo porcelain factory, and others. There are famous Tula samovars on display. And of course, guests will find the famous Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshkas.