Culture Nov 12 2020 Alexandra Guzeva

Irina Baranova What did Russians traditionally used to wear? We took a closer look at the typical items that could be found in their wardrobes. 1. Men's attire

Irina Baranova

Men's attire was simple and consisted of a few basic items. These were common to both peasants and affluent nobles, although the latter often had their clothes made from more expensive materials, could use sophisticated designs and also had their clothing generously decorated with semi-precious stones and elaborate embroidery.

'Rubakha' (a shirt)

Irina Baranova

Rubakha or sorochka was the name for a man's shirt. They were made of linen or cotton, could be collarless and, more often than not, had a "skewed collar" (i.e. opening to one side) - this type of shirt was called a kosovorotka. The collar and trim of the shirt were often embroidered with beautiful patterns.

Waist tie

Irina Baranova

Usually the rubakha was worn with a tie at the waist that could be made of silk or wool and often had tassels at the ends.

'Shtany' (trousers)

Irina Baranova