An ushanka (Russian: ушанка, Russian pronunciation: [ʊˈʂankə], from уши, 'ears'), also called an ushanka- hat (Russian: шапка-ушанка, romanized: shapka-ushanka, [ˈʂapkə ʊˈʂankə]), is a Russian fur hat with ear-covering flaps that can be tied up on the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears ...

It’s believed that the first hats called ushanka appeared in Russia during the Civil War of 1918-1919. They were widespread among the Bolsheviks’ opponents, the White Army of Alexander...

Sep 5, 2024 · Whether you’re exploring the origins of the Russian ushanka or choosing between a trapper hat vs ushanka, this guide will provide everything you need to know.

Dec 4, 2019 · The Ushanka, Russian Hat or Trappers hat has a timeless style to it and originated over 500 years ago. The Ushanka is often portrayed in movies depicting Soviet era soldiers, and was once humorously portrayed in the 142nd episode of Seinfeld called “The Chicken Roaster” airing on November 14, 1996.

Jul 2, 2020 · Ushanka takes its origins from the Mongol cap malakhai which is a cone-shaped cap made of sheepskin. Such a cap was indispensable in winter: its wide lapels protected the faces and cheeks of the warriors of the Tatar-Mongol horde from wind and blizzard.

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Ushanka is basically synonymous with a Russian winter hat today. Sometimes, it is incorrectly called a Cossack hat. Acceptable names are trooper, trapper, and aviator hat. Ushanka is traditionally made of several parts - forehead, crown, and ear flaps - that are sowed together. Interior is usually lined with cotton.

The history of ushanka dates back to the 17th century when hat with earflaps called “treukh” was worn in central and northern Russia. Hats similar to ushanka existed centuries ago on Balkan and Scandinavia as well in Russia and Ukraine, but what we today know as Ushanka is from the 20th century, more precisely from Russian Civil War.

Dec 18, 2018 · Over the history of its existence an ushanka turned from a headwear of peasants into one of the main symbols of Russia. During the Soviet period, the ushanka made of valuable fur was a luxury item which testified to the status of a person.