Let us go back 150 years to the Moscow of Imperial Russia. And let us make the acquaintance of some handsome young officers who have been engaging in the second most favorite pastime of handsome young officers... A friendly game of cards. It is now 5am, and supper (or breakfast) is being served. The winners of course, have better appetites than the losers, but the champagne is flowing freely and soon the entire company is in good spirits.