November 10, four stamps in the series “Heroes of the Russian Federation” are to be released into circulation

Hero of the Russian Federation is and the highest title awarded for services to the state and to the people associated with the perfomance of a heroic feat. The Hero of the Russian Federation is awarded a “Gold Star” medal, a special sign of distinction.



Vitaliy Victorovich Maiboroda (1981-2013) was the employee of a Special Operations Service of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. He was awarded (posthumously) the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for bravery and heroism shown during the implementation of a special assignment.



Maksymchuk Vladimir Mikhailovich (1947-1994) was the Head of Tactical Division of the Main Directorate for Fire Service of the USSR Interior Ministry, Major General of the Internal Service. He was awarded (posthumously) the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for courage and heroism shown during the implementation of a special assignment.



Tinkov Valeriy Anatolievich (1957-1995) was the Head of the Training Center of the Moscow regional police department, police major. He was awarded (posthumously) the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for courage and dedication shown during the implementation of a special assignment.



Solnechnikov Sergey Aleksandrovich (1980-2012) was the commander of communications battalion of the 54th Brigade of 35th Combined Army of the Eastern Military district, Major. He was awarded (posthumously) the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for heroism, courage and selflessness shown during the performance of military duty.

The postage stamps depict portraits of Vitaliy Maiboroda, Vladimir Maksimchuk, Valeriy Tinkov, Sergey Solnechnikov and “Gold Star medal image with a composition that reflects the kind of activity of the hero on the background.

An FDC with cancellation (Moscow, St. Petersburg) will be prepared for the release.

Design: A. Drobyshev
Face value: 17 RUB for each stamp
Size of a stamp: 42 × 30 mm, size of sheet: 104 × 110 mm
Form of issue: a sheet with illustrated margins with 5 (2 × 3) stamps and a coupon
Circulation: 210 thousand stamps of each subject (42 thousand sheets).

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