The town of military glory of Rzhev is situated in the southwest of Tver Oblast. It was first mentioned in the First Chronicle of Novgorod on 1 March 1216.
Over several centuries, the city belonged to the Principalities of Smolensk, Tver and Moscow. Russia fiercely fought with Lithuania for Rzhev; that struggle was reflected in patriotic folk tales and legends.
In 19th century, Rzhev became a major linen trade hub, as well as a center for processing hemp and production of hemp yarn and ropes. Currently, the main economic sector is mechanical engineering. There are also wood-processing, construction, consumer goods and food factories.
The postage stamp features Cathedral of the Theotokos of Okovtsy (Rzhev) and the coat of arms of Rzhev.
Additionally, FSUE PTC “Marka” has manufactured a first day cover and first day postmarks for Moscow and Rzhev, Tver Oblast.
Design: V. Beltyukov (stamp), A. Yakovlev (sheet margins).
Face value: 24 RUB.
Size of stamps: 40×28 mm, size of sheet: 140×160 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 15 (3×5) stamps.
Circulation: 390,000 stamps (26,000 sheets).
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