These are bast shoes [0], known in Russian as lápti, which were the typical footwear in villages until the 20th century. They are strapped to the leg so that t

These are bast shoes [0], known in Russian as lápti, which were the typical footwear in villages until the 20th century. They are strapped to the leg so that they don't fall off. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe