Oct 25
 Winter Mink Fur Cap - $ 419.95 Russian women’s winter fur cap made of the original mink fur. Extra warm. Luxurious cap. Imported from Moscow. |
Sep 24
 Astrakhan Fur - ‘Gorbachev Style’ (black) - $ 465.95 ASTRAKHAN (PERSIAN LAMB) ‘GORBACHEV STYLE’ or ‘DIPLOMAT’ HAT World-famous hat favoured by such Soviet General Secretaries as Leonid Brezhnev and Mikhail Gorbachev. Manufactured by the top class fur hat manufacturer in the capital of Moldova, this soft and cozy, 100% Persian lamb hat will keep your head warm in any weather. Fur origin: Gagauz Republic, Moldova Available fur colors: Black, Grey, Brown Available hat/head sizes: any from 7 (56 cm) to 8 (64 cm). Choose yours from the drop-down menu under ‘Your Preferences’ Size hint: ‘S’ = size 7, ‘M’ = 7 ¼, ‘L’ = 7½, ‘XL’ = 7¾, ‘XXL’ = 8 Ships: within 5-7 business days NOTE: XXL sizes (63 and 64 cm) are sold with a $44.49 surcharge as substantially more fur is required for the manufacture of such large hats. Order processing for such large size hats may also take up to 10 business days longer. |
Aug 20
 Raccoon Fur Hat - $ 485.95 Authentic Russian raccoon fur hat. 100% original fur. Imported from Russia. |
Aug 20
 Dyed Mink Fur Hat - $ 489.95 Authentic mink Russian fur hat. 100% original fur. Dyed to attain this color. Imported from Russia. Please note that this hat ships only using Federal Express. |
Mar 18
Russian Ushanka Has Become An International Fashion Item
By Valeri Karpenko
We just wanted to tell our version of Russian winter hat history.
Since the 11th Century, a hat was an integral part of a Russian man’s attire, both rich and poor. In Russia the hat was the same in winter and summer, the only difference being that in winter the hat was covered with fur for warmth. Peasants wore round shaped hats made of felt, rough cloth with a narrow fur trim. Wealthy people wore hats made of thin cloth or velvet, noblemen wore hats decorated with velvet or with ornaments made of silver, gold, jewels and with a fur rim.
Russian warriors wore short chain-mail and put on helmet with a chain-mail neck flap (Brnitsa).
In 1918 by Special Commission the RVS of the Republic for development of the Red Army uniform announced a competition to design the best military uniform.
Artists and painters used historical Russian design to influence their submissions for competition.
The final design was unveiled after a year: an overcoat, a shirt, leather boots, and a cloth helmet with a Red Star insignia. The helmet echoed the old Russian helmet with the chain-mail neck flap. The name for this new design was the Budenovka, and was used until the beginning of WWII (or the Great Patriotic War as it is known in Russia).
In 1940 the Soviet Army winter helmet Budenovka was replaced with the Ushanka - round hat with a fur back flap and ear flaps. The Ushanka hat had flaps which could be tied together on top of the hat, and lowered to protect the neck, ears and side of the face.
The winter fur hat Ushanka was issued to troops for the coldest winter months.
This hat has been used for many years and has been developed into different versions over time.
It is still issued to many armies today.
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