Sensible footwear in Russia's cold winters is key. Ivan Lapin has spent 12 years educating himself on the craft of SIberia's felt shoes –'valenki's' – to do so. As winter temperatures begin to plummet ...
Felt boots dating back to the 19th century are on display at a small museum in the center of the city. Editor - Stakheev Vladimir, photos - Vadim Kantor, traditional Russian folk song - "Valenki" In ...
Felt boots dating back to the 19th century are on display at a small museum in the center of the city. In Russian, the word “valenki” (felt boots) is derived from another word that describes the means ...