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This is a Russian style cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, which is often made of fur, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold.

Though ushankas are a distinctly Russian hat, indeed, the stereotypical Russian is seen to wear one, the wearing of fur caps of similar design is common throughout China, North Korea, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is also worn widely in North America and Canada.

It is not considered masculine among Russian men to wear the ear flaps down, though a stereotypical dustman is usually portrayed wearing his ushanka with flaps untied, one pointing down and one up.

In the English-speaking world, it is sometimes refered to as a shapka. However, this usage is not specific to the Ushanka, but is rather a Russian language word meaning simply "hat". Ushanka literally translates as "ear-flaps hat".
Ushanka hat is well known to everybody who has experienced freezing cold.
ushanka by ushanka May 27, 2007
An ushanka is a russian/soviet/slavic hat that is beautiful and fluffy. The hat can unfold to make your ears warm. Only gods like boris, antoni, and other slavs can wear it correctly.
Random person: did you see that ushanka boris was wearing? It looks beautiful!
Random slav: its beautiful because boris is the king of slavs
Ushanka by The slavic crab March 20, 2019
A beautiful girl. A girl who has no flaws. If you every meet anyone named Ushna you shouldn’t forget about them. They are one of the best friends anyone could ever have. If you meet an Ushna one day make sure to not forget them. They will love you. Care for you. And be there when you need them.❤️
Fred: That girl is so cute.
Alex: Yea I know. Her name is Ushna. I have 3rd period with her.
Ushna by Charlie.123 December 5, 2019
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usana by The clapper chia pet October 21, 2013
Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. A good choice when your freezing your ass off...
Damn, its cold outside... Good thing I have my Ushanka.
ushanka by jbirdx January 17, 2010