<P> An ushanka (Russian: уша́нка, IPA: (ʊˈʂankə), literally "ear flap hat"), also called a ushanka - hat (Russian: ша́пка - уша́нка, IPA: (ˈʂapkə ʊˈʂankə)), is a Russian fur cap 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 . An alternate manner is to bend the flaps back and tie them behind the head, which is called "ski - style"--this offers less protection from the elements, but much better visibility, essential for high - speed skiing . The dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head . </P> <P> The word ushanka derives from ushi (у́ши), "ears" in Russian . </P>

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