Pair of ceramic figures - ID

I'm sure I've seen these somewhere before. It's driving me mad. Please, someone, put me out of my misery... (Bit dramatic?)

are they porcelain?

I have seen similar Russian pottery

I did post some very similar

Cheers all. I knew I'd seen them somewhere - thanks Brinley. Even commented on the thread. My short-term memory isn't what it was!!!! Must be my age ;)

so Russia was mentioned in both threads ,
Could the markings be correct for Eastern Russia?

there is one on ebay at the moment , they seem to be going down the Rusian front as well   UAA - University Alaska Anchorage maybe , old russian connection and they sell pottery .

Thanks Ed...Poor old Ant  

Poor old Ant?

Memory !!

I'd forgotten ;)