Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: An ushanka ( Literally `` ear hat '' ) is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap , or tied at the chin to protect the ears , jaw and lower chin from the cold .
Simplified: An ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap , or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold .