Ushanka - famous Russian winter hat. An ushanka is a Russian winter fur hat with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold. In the English-speaking world, it is referred to as a shapka, from the Russian language word for "hat". Ushanka literally translates as "ear-flaps hat".
 
Genuine Ushanka Military Winter hats, identical in appearance to the lambs wool versions worn by Soviet submarine Captain Marco Ramius (Sean Connery) and his senior officers in The Hunt for Red October. They are made by a military factory that used to supply high-ranking Soviet Officers and Politburo members, supplied with Soviet military badging. Ushankas worn by the Russian and former Soviet soldiers were often made from artificial fur. However officers' Ushankas are made from mouton or sheepskin. Ushanka hats are also manufactured from many other types of fur, such as rabbit, arctic fox, mink and muskrat furs. When the wind really bites, the flaps can be lowered to protect ears and neck too. The Inside of the hat is well padded, you may attach to any emblem hat.
 
An Ushanka Russian winter hat will keep you cozy and comfortable all winter long while keeping you fashionable. It features the classic Russian hat style. Just tie the warm ear flaps beneath the chin, on top of the crown of your head, or at the back, this will give you three different styles or looks. Ushankas have been time-tested over centuries of use by the hardy Russian winters. There is no better hat made for this in the world. Get one now and fear no winter storm. We supply our ushanka hats to keep you warm!!!