Actually, I was more thinking that the soldier in the post card could have been from the WHITE Army (белая армия) not a bolshevik (obviously!)

I am no expert on Russian history and I have not checked this, but I am pretty sure this was the tsar's army, prior to the revolution.

Christmas cards with soldiers used to be common in war times in the rest of Europe anyway.

To encourage people (doubtful practice) Here is an example:







Meanwhile in Afghanistan.....










And this one is for everyone who loves cute animals!



For Jewish friends!