FIELD: confectionery industry. SUBSTANCE: mold has set of die halves of different sizes with cavities having front (face) surfaces shaped as figures of classic Russian "matreshka". Each successive die (beginning from die with maximum sized cavity) has cavity size 15-20% less than similar sizes of cavity of previous die. Cavity of each half-die is provided with relief projections positioned in required points of its surface and simulating with their geometric arrangement the face and decoration members of Russian "matreshka". Upon molding, calligraphically distinct print is produced on candy surface. Each die-half produces its unique pattern unrepeated by other die halves. Candies have sizes allowing various combinations of present or souvenir sets to be composed. EFFECT: simplified construction and increased amusing effect. 5 cl, 14 dwg, 1 tbl
