Question: what is the name of the russian fur hat
Answer: An ushanka ( Russian : уша́нка , IPA : ( ʊˈʂankə ) , literally `` ear flap hat '' ) , also called a ushanka - hat ( Russian : ша́пка - уша́нка , IPA : ( ˈʂapkə ʊˈʂankə ) ) , is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap , or fastened at the chin to protect the ears , jaw and lower chin from the cold .