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Shapka
Shapka or Šapka (''Шапка'' in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Macedonian languages) means a ''fur cap'' or a ''mountain peak'' in several Slavic languages. * Russian fur hat, also known as ushanka *Kęstutis Šapka Kęstutis Šapka (born 15 November 1949) is a retired Lithuanian high jumper who represented the Soviet Union. He was inspired to become a professional high jumper after the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico and became one of the early adopters of ... (born 1949), Lithuanian high jumper * Popova Šapka, a peak in Macedonia See also * Czapka, a Polish and Belarusian word for a cap, also a name for 19th-century Polish cavalry headgear {{Disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ushanka
An ushanka ( rus, уша́нка, p=ʊˈʂankə, from , "ears"), also called an ''ushanka-hat'' ( rus, ша́пка-уша́нка, p=ˈʂapkə ʊˈʂankə), is a Russian fur cap with ear-covering 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. An alternative is to bend the flaps back and tie them behind the head, which is called "ski-style" — this offers less protection from the elements, but much better visibility, essential for high-speed skiing. The dense fur also offers some protection against blunt impacts to the head. They are also traditionally worn in the Baltic region including Sweden and Finland and the whole eastern European region. The word derives from (), "ears" in Russian and many Slavic languages. Basic materials Ushankas are often made from inexpensive sheepskin (''tsigeyka''), rabbit or muskrat fur. Artificial fur hats are also manufactured and are referred to as "fish fur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kęstutis Šapka
Kęstutis Šapka (born 15 November 1949) is a retired Lithuanian high jumper who represented the Soviet Union. He was inspired to become a professional high jumper after the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico and became one of the early adopters of Fosbury Flop. He retired due to recurring injuries. After retiring from competitions he worked as a trainer in Vilnius. In 2007, he was ranked as top 16 trainer in track and field athletics Track and field is a sport that includes Competition#Sports, athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of .... Lietuvos lengvosi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popova Šapka
Popova Šapka ( mk, Попова Шапка, literally "the priest's hat"; sq, Kodra e Diellit, literally "hill of the sun") is a peak in North Macedonia. It is over above sea level Mean sea level (MSL, often shortened to sea level) is an average surface level of one or more among Earth's coastal bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured. The global MSL is a type of vertical datuma standardised g ... and is a ski resort in North Macedonia. Mountains of North Macedonia Ski areas and resorts in North Macedonia {{RMacedonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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