There are a number of these old soviet military uniform coats for sale online for decent prices esp. for a sheepskin coat. I found one in my size but I am debating if it is just too silly. I am tired of being cold.
I wear a decent number of leather coats and great coats but nothing that is this much of a statement. I have no fantasies about being in the Red Army or whatever but it would be kind of neat to have the historical connection.
i doubt your standard commoner (even i was not aware of historical ties) on the street will be aware of the ties to the ussr, purchase it if it makes you happy and you can do so comfortably. i would have assume you thrifted it