Petrushka



Petrushka (Russian:Петру́шка;IPA: [pʲɪtˈruʂkə]) is a stock character of Russian folk puppetry (rayok) known at least since 17th century. Petrushkas were used as marionettes, as well as hand puppets. Traditionally he was a kind of a jester distinguished by red dress, red kolpak, and often a long nose.