I had many conversations with a former co-worker, who was Russian. Here was an example of a "popular joke" when he was in the Soviet Army. Can't say it had me howling, but apparently it was quite funny there. First a visual aid, courtesy L. Brezhnev.
Comrade Brezhnev, I see you have many medals. What is this one for?
Hero of Soviet Union.
Ah, and this one?
Order of Lenin
I see. This is one quite nice. What was it for?
I woke up this morning.