Unique art technique resurrected in gorgeous Russian statues

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In Russia, an art collector's passion for history has rekindled a fever for an old gem-cutting technique. His collection of statues features heroes from Russian history, epics and folklore. Each piece takes from 8 to 12 months to complete and is worked on by a whole team of people. 