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Traditional Russian clothing was designed to empathize Russian woman's inner dignity and emotional restraint. Russian costumes are not only beautiful, there are also convenient in wearing because they were created for work without restricting freedom of movement.

Some traditional Russian items of clothing could come out of Russia to the international fashion arena: sarafans (pinafores), linen "rubashka" shirts, valenki, ushanka.

The most typical and impressive clothes Ushanka is made from sheepskin, rabbit or muskrat fur. Ushanka was designed to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The word ushanka derives from ushi (уши), "ears" in Russian. Russian Civil War, brought a popular Russian fur hat, Ushanka. It became a winter uniform during World War II. The Ushanka became a symbol and media icon of Soviet Russia. Since 1940 ushanka has become a part of the uniform of Russian army and police.

Valenki Valenki are a traditional style of Russian boot made of wool felt. They keep feet insulated from snow and cold and are said to have healing properties associated with the way the boots naturally warm and massage the feet. Special galoshes that fit over valenki allow them to be used even in wet weather and in cities - the waterproof rubber creates necessary traction and prevents moisture from soaking into the wool felt. Russian leaders, soldiers, and peasants have all worn valenki. For awhile, valenki fell out of fashion and were associated with rural life in Russia or purely utilitarian wear for the police or the military. Today valenki have been making a comeback as a stylish element to today's Russian wintertime wear.

Sarafan A Sarafan is a traditional Russian long, shapeless jumper dress (pinafore) worn mainly by peasant girls and women until the 20th century. Nowadays traditional embroidered sarafans are worn during folk music and dance performances. Plain sarafans are designed and worn today as a summer-time light dress without the traditional Russian blouse. Russian designers are re-imagining the sarafan for the 21st century as a modern light dress.

Patterned woman's headdress "kokoshnik", fine linen "rubashka" shirts, beautiful woman's dress "sarafan" with embroidery, - all these are comfortable and nice clothes worn ages ago by Russian people. Russian traditional costume manifests folk art and conveys the spirit of the past and old bright culture of Russia.