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English influence on Russian clothing, albeit later for Olga's countryside wardrobe.

A timeline of events surround Alexander Pushkin'sEugene Onegin.

Pushkin utilized the French term 'boa' (fur shawl) in the same stanza as 'ливрей', a Russian term for the official clothing of men for the tsar. An example of European influences transcending into Russian culture.

Tatyana's night clothes.

A countryside fop, similar to a dandy, styled with a visored cap.

'What's in Her Wardrobe?'
An Early XIX Century Guide to Women's Fashion in Russia

Onegin's accordance with fashion. Even in hairstyle, he sported the stylish English short cut.

Tatyana

Onegin

Headwear of many types was popular amongst both the elite and peasantry in XIX century Russia.