An ushanka (, lit. "ear hat"), also called a ushanka-hat , formovka (формóвка), trooper hat, is a Russianfurcap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head.
An ushanka (, lit. "ear hat"), also called a ushanka-hat , formovka (формóвка), trooper hat, is a Russianfurcap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head.