Russian clothing Russian clothing Bast shoes are shoes weaved primarily from bast of the linden tree or from birch bark, a kind of basket fit to the shape of a foot. It is an obsolete traditional footwear of forest areas of Eastern Europe used by poorer population of Finnic people, Balts, and Slavs. They were easy to manufacture, but not very durable. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bast shoe"
Budenovka ( Russian language: Будённовка, budyonnovka) is a distinctive type of hat and an essential part of the communist uniform of the Russian Civil War and later. Its official name was the " broadcloth helmet" (шлем суконный). Named after Semyon Budyonny, it was also known as the "frunzenka" after Mikhail Frunze. It is a soft, woolen hat that covers the ears and neck and that can be worn under a helmet. ...more on Wikipedia about "Budenovka"
A burka is a coat made from felt or karakul (the crinkled fur of stillborn lambs). Karakul being quite expensive, burkas were usually sewn from felt treated to look like karakul. Burkas are sewn with high, squared off shoulders, and wearers will have a distinctive high-shouldered silhouette. ...more on Wikipedia about "Burka"
The Imperial Crown of Russia is the crown that was used to crown Emperors of Russia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1917. ...more on Wikipedia about "Imperial Crown of Russia"
Kosovorotka is a Russian, skewed-collared shirt. The word is derived from koso - askew, and vorot collar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kosovorotka"
Monomakh's Cap (Шапка Мономаха in Russian) is one of the symbols of Russian autocracy, the crown of Russian grand princes and tsars. It is currently exhibited at the Kremlin Armoury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Monomakh's Cap"
Papakha ( ) is a high fur hat, usually made of karakul sheep skin, worn by many peoples of the Caucasus, Don Cossacks and Russian army. The hat has the general apperance of a cylinder with one open side, and is set upon the head in such a way as to have the brim touch the temples. ...more on Wikipedia about "Papakha"
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Sarafan is a traditional clothing of Russian women. Basically, Sarafan is a long wide sleeveless dress, usually with straps. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sarafan"
An ushanka (уша́нка) [oo-shah-n-kah] is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, which is often made of fur, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ushanka"
Valenki (rus. валенки - plural, валенок (valenok) - singular) are the traditional Russian winter footwear. Valenki literally means, "made of felt". Valenki are made of wool felt. Although they are not water-resistant, they are very light, warm and are optimized for a snowy environment. As such, valenki are the footwear of choice for many Russians. Unfortunately, valenki lose some of their appeal in the cities where it's not uncommon to find puddles and dirt in the midst of winter. Therefore, city models are often worn with galoshes - a type of overshoe to protect the felt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Valenki"
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