Russian doll giveaway/ cd 5 May NOW CLOSED

When is a Russian doll not a Russian doll? If you arrived to my blog in search of the Russian nesting dolls, you might be disappointed that the doll I am offering as a giveaway is actually a doll in a Russian national costume. Or one of them, since there was such a huge variety of costumes, different in each region. The Northern and Southern Russian costumes differ quite dramatically, and even then each province, district and even village would have their own distinct features.

De Agostini started a new series of dolls exclusively for the Russian market: dolls in folk costumes.
The first doll represents the Moscow province (and is wearing a winter dress).

 I have a spare doll to offer as a giveaway (please note the booklet in Russian is not included in the prize, as I don't have it).

I will also add a set of three Russian dolls cookie cutters from Lakeland.

These are excellent cookie cutters, and I have used them for making biscuits. If you fancy to have a look at what you can do with the cutters and how to decorate the biscuits, have a look at my older post.

To be entered in the draw please follow two simple steps:
1. Answer the question by leaving a comment below this post
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2. Leave a comment on any other post.
Only people who will do both steps will be entered in the draw. I love reading comments, so please indulge me, you can choose any older post to leave a comment.

You do not have to follow my blog to be entered in the draw. If you decide to follow my blog, I will be thrilled, of course.
Please leave me some means of getting in touch with you if you win: your Twitter name, or forum name (if you come from any of the comping forums), if you use a Blogger, make sure there is an email address in your profile.

And the question is (pick any question):
Have you ever been to Russia (or plan to)? What places did you visit? Did you enjoy your trip? (or not?)
Or if you haven't been, and have no plans to travel, tell me something Russia-related. Whether you collect dolls, or tried Russian food. :)

This is a not a sponsored giveaway, I would prefer it to go to someone who loves dolls and who would appreciate a new addition to their collection, or who has a child who would give it a loving home. I would hate it to end up on ebay.
This giveaway is open to the UK residents only.

Good luck! The winner will be chosen after 5 May 2012.
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Many thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway, I enjoyed reading your comments. I wish I had a few prizes to give away. But there could be only one winner. All the names went into the Raffleking, and the winner is ........
CARRIECAKES
Big well done! I am going to contact you now as to where to post the prize.