Accordingly, variations of the Russian hat are commonplace as winter uniforms for a plethora of entities, including police, military, and naval forces, post office employees, and other government positions. In these environments, they are able to keep wearers’ ears and chins safe and warm even under deep frost conditions, where temperatures can fall to as low as -40☌ to -70☌. Interestingly, the dense fur can provide crucial protection should the wearer slip or fall onto ice or thick snow.įord-Brezhnev 1974 Russian fur hat have been widely used in some of the coldest regions in the world, including the Arctic regions of Russia. A painting made by German Baroque art-historian and painter Joachim von Sandrart in 1643 shows a German hunter with an early form of the ushanka, signifying its functional importance in keeping warm while operating in harsh winter conditions. In addition, ushanka-like hats with flexible earflaps have been used in the colder regions of Russia, Germany, and Scandinavia for centuries. While the modern Russian hat ( ushanka hat) was first widely developed and used in Russia during the 20th century, it has roots that trace as far back as the ancient Scythians, who dominated the Eurasian Steppes from around 7th Century BCE to 4th Century CE.
What do you feel like wearing today? Russian winter hat comes in many styles and colors. Elmer Fudd Sheepskin Round Top Long (Medium Brown) Our classic round top Elmer Fudd Sheepskin Hat in Medium Brown with long ear flaps. As its popularity has led to a prevalence of cheap knock-offs, St-Petersburg GTH has stepped in to offer authentic Russian winter hats. Our classic flat top Elmer Fudd Sheepskin Hat in Dark Brown. SPETSNAZ - Russian special purpose regiments Cap in black 14.00: Brother for Brother will tear any Cool Russian T-shirt in black 19.00: CCCP USSR Russian emo T-shirt in gray 19.00: ARMED Mafia Retro T-shirt in white 19.00: Back in the USSR Cool T-shirt in red 19. The Russian hat has expanded from its origins as warm functional headgear to a state of being a cultural icon and emerging fashion trend.