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The soirées of the Russian elite, as part of salon culture.

A stylish activity of the Russian elite, the theatre was a mainstay in Russian tradition and culture.

The tall leather boots of the Russian guardsman were equipped with metal spurs.

A sash, or 'кушак', was often worn wrapped around the waist. Often stitched in traditional colors of scarlet or gold, sashes were popular accessories worn around frocks.

Made from bast fibers, these woven shoes were often worn by traditional Russian shepherds.

Often worn to keep warm during the coldest months, fur coats were a staple worn by the masses; paired with both traditional Russian clothing and the western European styles.

Champagne and Strasbourg pie highlights French influences on the eating habits of Russian elites.

A timeline of events surround Alexander Pushkin'sEugene Onegin.

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