March 1, a postcard with an original stamp dedicated to the 100th birth anniversary of Yevgeny Khaldey to be issued
Yevgeny Ananyevich Khaldey (1917–1997) was a famous Soviet photographer and photo reporter. The first photographs by Yevgeny Khaldey were published in local press in 1932; he started working in TASS News Agency photography in Moscow in 1936. He went through the war with a camera in his hands taking photos of the main historic events of that time.
The postcard with an original stamp bears several images. The original stamp features a portrait of Yevgeny Khaldey and a photo film. The main image depicts the
Raising a flag over the Reichstag photograph.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture a special cancellation postmark for Moscow.
Design: R. Komsa.
Circulation: 11,000 copies.
March 2, a block of four stamps dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Great Russian Revolution to be issued
The Great Russian Revolution is a single revolutionary process in 1917, which includes several historical events, such as the February Revolution (which resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy), the establishment of the Russian Provisional Government, proclaiming Russia a republic, the October Revolution and the establishment of the Soviet regime, the convening of the All-Russian Constituent Assembly.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture an illustrated cover with the souvenir sheet and first day cover with cancellation (St Petersburg) inside, as well as special cancellation postmarks for Moscow and St Petersburg. A stamp booklet is also to be produced at a later date.
Design: S. Uliyanovskiy.
Face value: 140 RUB (35 RUB each stamp).
Size of sheet: 130×120 mm, size of stamps in sheet: 32.5×32.5 mm.
Circulation: 70,000 copies.
March 9, a postage stamp dedicated to FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 to be issued
FIFA Confederations Cup is a football tournament for national teams held by FIFA in a country that will host a FIFA World Cup™ the following year. The first FIFA Confederations Cup was officially organized and held by FIFA in 1997, succeeding the King Fahd Cup previously staged in Saudi Arabia.
The postage stamp bears the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Emblem.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture an illustrated cover with a block of four stamps and first day cover with cancellation (Moscow) inside, as well as special cancellation postmarks for FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Host Cities (Kazan, Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi).
Design: O. Pryadkina.
Face value: 35 RUB.
Size of stamp: 32.5×32.5 mm, size of sheet: 117×117 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 9 (3×3) stamps.
Circulation: 1,242,000 stamps (138,000 sheets).
March 15, a postage stamp featuring St Michael’s Castle to be issued as part of the EUROPA Stamp Issue program
St Michael’s Castle is a former royal residence in the center of Saint Petersburg, and a major architectural landmark of 18–19 centuries. It was built as a water castle for Emperor Paul I by architects Vincenzo Brenna and Vasily Bazhenov in 1797–1801.
The postage stamp features St Michael's Castle and the EUROPA logo.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture an illustrated cover with the postage stamp and first day cover with cancellation (Moscow) inside and a maximum card, as well as special cancellation postmarks for Moscow and St Petersburg.
Design: G. Schegol.
Face value: 24 RUB.
Size of stamp: 42×30 mm, size of sheet: 146×170 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 15 (3×5) stamps.
Circulation: 420,000 stamps (28,000 sheets).
March 23, two postage stamps dedicated to Private Vadim Yermakov and Major Sergey Ashikhmin to be issued as part of the Heroes of the Russian Federation series
Pvt. Vadim Konstantinovich Yermakov (1972–1996) was a gunner of the military unit 3724 of the North-Caucasus District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. A title of the Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded (posthumously) for courage and heroism shown during a special operation.
Maj. Sergey Anatolyevich Ashikhmin (1977–2012) was a serviceman of the FSB Special Purpose Center. A title of the Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded (posthumously) for courage and heroism shown while fulfilling military duty.
The postage stamps feature portraits of the Heroes of the Russian Federation and the Gold Star Medal.
Additionally, FSUE PTC “Marka” will manufacture first day covers and special cancellation postmarks for Moscow and Vladikavkaz.
Design: R. Komsa, A. Drobyshev.
Face value: 19 RUB.
Size of stamp: 42×30 mm, size of sheet: 104×110 mm.
Form of issue: sheets with illustrated margins of 5(2×3) stamps and a coupon.
Circulation: 145,000 each stamp (29,000 each sheet).
March 23, en envelope with an original stamp dedicated to the 100th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Soviet Union Semyon Kurkotkin to be issued as part of the To the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945 series
Semyon Konstantinovich Kurkotkin (1917–1990) was a Soviet military commander, a Marshal of the Soviet Union and a Hero of the Soviet Union. He was awarded with an Order of Lenin, an Order of the October Revolution, three Orders of the Red Banner, two Orders of the Patriotic War 1
st class, an Order of Kutuzov 2
nd class, an Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 2
nd class, as well as other orders and medals of foreign nations.
The envelope with an original stamp depicts an emblem of the celebration of the 75
th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945. The main image features a portrait of Semyon Kurkotkin against the background of a tank battalion and the Gold Star Medal.
Additionally, FSUE PTC “Marka” will manufacture a special cancellation postmark for Moscow.
Design: A. Moskovets (emblem), R. Komsa (illustration)
Circulation: 1,000,000 copies
March 27, a postage stamp dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States to be issued
The Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (IPA CIS) was created on 27 March 1992. It is an interstate body of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The postage stamp features Tauride Palace and the IPA CIS logo.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture first day covers and special cancellation postmarks for Moscow and St Petersburg.
Design: I. Ulyanovskiy.
Face value: 35 RUB.
Size of stamp: 42×30 mm, size of sheet: 146×170 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 15 (3×5) stamps.
Circulation: 330,000 stamps (22,000 sheets).
March 29, four postage stamps dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the Sochi Arboretum to be issued as part of the Russian Flora series
Russian flora is distinguished by its diversity — there are more than 12,500 species of plants, approximately 5,000 mosses and lichens, and as many as 11,000 fungi. The plant kingdom of the Caucasus Black Sea coast is exceptionally rich, which is stipulated by the terrain and several different climate zones present within the region. The best plant collections are showcased in Arboretum Park situated in the resort city of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai.
The postage stamps feature plants growing in Arboretum Park, such as the green snowdrop,
Erythronium caucasicum, the date-plum, and the eastern sowbread.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture an illustrated cover with the postage stamps and first day covers with cancellation (Moscow and Sochi, Krasnodar Krai) inside, as well as 4 maximum cards.
Design: A. Povarikhin.
Face value: 29 RUB.
Size of stamp: 36.5×29 mm, size of sheet: 100×150 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 8 (2×4) stamps.
Circulation: 100,000 stamps each (50,000 sheets).
March 31, a postage stamp dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Krassin Icebreaker to be issued
Krassin is an Arctic vessel of Soviet and Russian fleets. She was called
Svyatogor prior to 1927, after which she was renamed
Krassin to honor a recently deceased Soviet political leader Leonid Krasin.
The postage stamp depicts the
Krassin Icebreaker against the background of an aurora borealis.
Additionally, JSC “Marka” will manufacture an illustrated cover with the postage stamp and first day covers with cancellation (Moscow and St Petersburg) inside, as well as a maximum cards.
Design: V. Beltyukov.
Face value: 24 RUB.
Size of stamp: 24×30 mm, size of sheet: 140×175 mm.
Form of issue: sheet with illustrated margins of 14 (3×5) stamps and a coupon.
Circulation: 406,000 stamps each (29,000 sheets).
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