Tail - Moderately long and in proportion to the body. Tapering, neither blunt-ended nor whip. In the Russian the condition and temperament of the cat are important considerations. The latter is most undesirable in the breed and should not be encouraged. Colour - Clear blue and even throughout with a distinct silvery sheen.
Medium blue is preferred.
The coat must be blue to the roots, which may be fractionally lighter in tone, and the hairs must show no banding or silver tipping although there may be absence of pigment at the tip. In maturity the coat should be free from tabby markings or shading, although ghost markings may show in kittens. Nose Leather and Paw Pads - Nose leather blue. Paw pads blue but not necessarily as blue as nose leather. Pinkish lavender pads acceptable in kittens.