Russian Fairytale: Masha and the Bear

Once upon a time there lived an old man and woman who had a granddaughter named Masha. One day some friends of Masha’s decided to go to the forest to gather mushrooms and berries and they came to Masha’s house to ask her to go with them.

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How to Find the Right Hat Size For Yourself

In the midst of one of the coldest winters in recent years, there’s no bigger priority than warmth, and there’s no better way to keep warm than with a Russian Ushanka Hat. However, your Ushanka isn’t going to be much help to you if it’s not in the correct size, but do not worry, we’re here to help make sure your hat fits just right!

First, wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your head, just above the ears and eyebrows to the nearest 1/4 of an inch. Traditionally it is better to have a hat that fits looser than tighter.

Next, take a look at our conversion chart below:

Correlate the circumference of your head to the appropriate size, and then you’re ready to order and enjoy your Russian Ushanka!

For some of your who are visual learners, we’ve included a video just for you!