Russian style was limited in the 1980’s but they tried they’re best to look great. Women dressed very formally to impress their husbands and their company. In our eyes, their choice in clothing seems quite odd. However, this was all the rage in their country and in their time. Traditionally, women wore a three-piece ensemble consisting of a red or green sarafan (jumper), a long-sleeved peasant blouse, and an ornate kokoshnik (headdress).
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