Colorful painted decorations, lacquered miniatures, lace, bone and clay toys... These and other crafts, spread across the map of Russia, make up the enormous mosaic created by the various cultures inhabiting the country. Some of these crafts are hundreds of years old. They reflect the history of the local population – their experience, beliefs, and collective concept of beauty. Many of the items are symbols of their regions, and the pride of the huge country that is Russia. Palekh, Khokhloma, Gorodets, Zhostovo, Gzhel… Where and how did Russian folk arts originate? Why did some of these places grow into folk art meccas, while others disappeared into the annals of history? This is a comprehensive film analysis of how folk art in Russia developed, from the time of Old Rus’ to the present day. Only on Russian Travel Guide.