Features of the development of clay toys based on folk crafts in modern Russia

The current situation in the manufacture and positioning of clay toys Russia — a country with rich traditions existence large small crafts this kind is ambiguous, but has positive dynamics. appeal to activities individual toy makers, both amateur professional artists, provides basis for understanding state craft. Of interest analysis search by craftsmen from different parts new artistic solutions terms shape products their decoration, conditions following principles past. Currently, there surge works modern masters Russian researchers. However, comprehensive study its various villages cities not been conducted. This determines need establish "hotbeds" craft development, identify most prominent representatives, links between creative activity past, as well things that artists offer activities. also includes those have emerged recently are result continuity, rather distinctive form use elements language other crafts.