Lenin’s Favorite Cap

It is impossible to imagine Vladimir Lenin outside with an uncovered head. Such is probably the image engraved on the memory of anyone familiar with early Soviet history. Leader of the Russian communist revolutionary movement is most known for wearing a woolen cap with a distinctive peak. Prior to his emigration, Lenin favored…

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Russian Hats on Movie Sets

Join us today on a brief journey through the history of Russian hats in film-making on both sides of the Atlantic. Given their originality, style and pure beauty, it is no wonder that costume designers consider such headwear when shooting a scene. However, there is obviously no escape when a…

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