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…
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…
When it comes to national stereotypes, it would probably be fair to say that winter trapper hats are the first to come to mind when Russian headwear is a topic. Although its earlier versions were many and could arguably be traced back to the Mongol times, the Russian ushanka hat as we…
Through the centuries, papakha (or papaha) has been among essential attributes of the Cossacks. Its value is famously mentioned in Poltava by Alexander Pushkin. Considered inviolable, Cossack hats could only be given away upon death. For this reason, knocking it off a man's head would be viewed as a grave insult and a challenge to…
If there is one style of winter dress hat to single out it would certainly be the ambassador. Originating in the Soviet Union more than 70 years ago, it had quickly become the favorite among the ruling elite. Famous Yalta Conference picture shows Winston Churchill wearing one. Later on, Soviet General Secretaries Nikita…