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FSB is declassifying some of its archives, and Sean's Russia Blog writes about getting access to them.
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During WW11, Soviet propaganda post cards were dropped at various battle fronts in an attempt to discourage the Germans futile attempt to invade Russia. As a collector of philaticle interest including postal history, I would appreciate your help and advice as to how and where I can obtain such material. In view of recent furore between the FSB and GB’s intelligence service, a direct request on this matter would I feel, be out of the question.
Regards,