Cossacks didn't wear baggy trousers or embroidered shirts: discover their true attire in this video.

The familiar image of a Cossack in red trousers with a wide belt and embroidered shirt is far from historical reality. Ukrainian warriors dressed quite differently and did not wear many elements of clothing that are commonly "attributed" to them.

This was explained by the researcher of material culture from the 17th-18th centuries, Sergey Shemenkov, in Akim Galimov's project "Real History." According to him, the Cossacks did not wear embroidered shirts, wide belts, and satin trousers in the way we are accustomed to seeing them. Their wardrobe was dictated by the harsh weather conditions of that time, so they wore several layers of clothing at once.

Sergey Shemenkov also emphasizes that "Cossacks did not walk half-naked and did not expose their torsos, as it was not acceptable at that time."

The traditional clothing of Cossacks in the 17th-18th centuries consisted of a shirt without unnecessary decoration and embroidery, as well as several layers of outerwear. Long coats and cherkeses were in fashion at that time.

The actual trousers of the Cossacks were also far from how we depict them today. Interestingly, they were narrow rather than wide.

Boots came in various colors, including red and yellow shades. They wore stockings, which could be knitted or made from cotton. In cold weather, they wrapped their feet with foot cloths and sometimes laid down straw.

The real Cossack clothing is far from romanticized images. It was a complex, refined system of attire that reflected social status, cultural influences, and the practical needs of Ukrainian knights.

To see how Cossacks actually dressed, what they wore on campaigns, and what real trousers looked like, watch the episode of "Real History":

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