On December 1, a postcard with a commemorative stamp dedicated to the 100th Birth Anniversary of Vsevolod Bobrov, a football and hockey player, an Honored coach of the USSR, will go into postal circulation
Vsevolod Bobrov (1922-1979) was a Soviet captain of football and hockey teams, awarded with the Order of Lenin. In championships of the USSR from 1947 to 1957, he played for the CDKA, in 1950-1953, for the Air Force of the Ministry of Defense, and in the first two seasons, he was simultaneously a playing coach. He was the only athlete in history who played in both Summer (1952) and Winter (1956) Olympics, where he played 130 games and delivered 254 pucks as a captain of the team. Besides, he played 25 games at the World Championships, European Championships and the Olympics, having scored 34 goals. In 1956, Vsevolod Bobrov was the captain of the Olympic hockey team, which won gold medals.
The commemorative stamp features a portrait of Vsevolod Bobrov; the main image features an illustration for the World and European Championship in Stockholm in 1954.
In addition to the issue of the postcard with a commemorative stamp, JSC Marka will produce special cancels for Moscow, Novosibirsk and Tambov.
Artist: E. Malina; Design: M. Korneeva.
Quantity: 8.5 thousand postcards.
On December 9, 10 postage stamps dedicated to the participants in the special military operation will go into postal circulation in the Heroes of the Russian Federation series
Tamerlan Ilgamov (1994-2022) was a missile combat crew Commander of the Guards anti-aircraft missile system regiment, Guards Warrant Officer. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation (covert) of July 21, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Warrant Officer T.A. Ilgamov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Tamerlan Ilgamov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Dmitry Semyonov (1989-2022) was the Chief of Staff of a Special Purpose Brigade, Guards Major. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 15, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Major D.V. Semyonov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Dmitry Semyonov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Vasily Kleshchenko (1976-2022) was a Deputy Chief of the 344th State Center for Combat Use and Re-Training of Flight Personnel of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Colonel. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of August 6, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Colonel V.P. Kleshchenko was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Vasily Kleshchenko, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Maksim Kontsov (1988-2022) was the Chief reconnaissance officer of the Russian Federal National Guard Troops Service battalion, Lieutenant. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of April 4, 2022, for the courage, valiance and selflessness demonstrated on the performance of military and service duty, Lieutenant M.A. Kontsov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Maksim Kontsov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Damir Islamov (1996-2022) was the tank platoon Commander, Guards senior lieutenant. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 25, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards senior lieutenant D.N. Islamov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Damir Islamov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Roman Kutuzov (1969-2022) was a Deputy Commander of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army, Lieutenant-General (posthumously, 2022). Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 27, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Lieutenant-General R.V. Kutuzov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Roman Kutuzov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Aimir Miyagashev (1995-2022) was a Senior reconnaissance radio operator of a special purpose group, Guard Corporal. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of August 25, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guard Corporal A.E. Miyagashev was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Aimir Miyagashev, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Adam Khamkhoev (1991-2022) was the Commander of an Air Assault Company of the Russian Airborne Troops, Guards captain. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 27, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards captain A.E. Khamkhoev was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Adam Khamkhoev, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Aleksandr Starchkov (2000-2022) was a driver of the Special Purpose Brigade, Guards common soldier. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 5, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards common soldier A.I. Starchkov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Aleksandr Starchkov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Oleg Shipitsin (1974-2022) was a Serviceman of a Naval Infantry Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, Guards Senior Seaman. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 5, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Senior Seaman OA. Shipitsin was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).
The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Oleg Shipitsin, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.
Design Artists: V. Beltyukov, M. Podobed, and R. Komsa.
Face value: 45 rubles.
Stamp size: 42×30 mm, sheet size: 104×110 mm.
Emission form: sheets with formatted margins with 5 (2×3) stamps and a coupon.
Quantity: 70 thousand each stamp (14 thousand each sheet).
In addition to the issue of the postage stamps, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow and St. Petersburg.
On December 12, a postal block dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of the Polytechnic Museum will go into postal circulation
The Polytechnic Museum is one of the world's oldest museums of science and technology. It was founded on the basis of the collections of the Polytechnic Exhibition of 1872 on the initiative of the Society of Devotees of Natural History, Anthropology and Ethnography.
The Polytechnic Museum has always been a promoter of ideas and solutions that determined the path of scientific and technological progress. Here, devices and objects illustrating the stages of the evolution of technical thought are collected and carefully preserved.
In December of 1991, the Museum was declared an especially valuable object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation.
The postage stamp features the building of the Polytechnic Museum and the logo of the celebration; the margins of the postal block provide images of the museum's exhibits: desktop clock World Clock Pointer, a Talking Paper device, a Russia motorcycle, a vertical Golitsyn seismograph, a Convas-1 film camera, a plasma camera, and a Russo-Balt K12/20 car.
In addition to the issue of the postal block, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and a special cancel for Moscow.
Design Artist: S. Kapranov.
Face value: 150 rubles.
Block size: 90×100 mm, stamp size in the block: 42×30 mm
Quantity: 23 thousand blocks.
On December 15, an overprinted postage stamp dedicated to New Year will go into postal circulation
New Year is the most beloved and long-desired holiday for most Russians, and the traditions of its celebration are an integral part of the life of every child and adult.
In our country, the New Year holiday has been celebrated by the Gregorian calendar since January 1, 1700. The day began with folk festivals and amusements on Red Square in Moscow. To symbolize the national holiday, cannons were fired, fireworks were launched, people had fun, sang songs, danced, congratulated each other and gave presents to the nearest and dearest. It was at that time that celebrating the arrival of New Year and making a wish with the chime of bells became a good tradition.
Postage stamp No. 2049 of 2015 features a winter panorama of the Moscow Kremlin and a surcharge, and the margins are embellished with a snowflake design.
Design Artist: O. Savina; Design: M. Miloradova.
Face value: 48 rubles.
Stamp size: 65×32.5 mm, sheet size: 160×160 mm.
Emission form: a sheet with formatted margins with 8 (2×4) stamps.
Quantity: 48 thousand stamps (6 thousand sheets).
On December 15, 2 New Year postage stamps will go into postal circulation
New Year is a magical and the most beloved holiday filled with family traditions, kindness and comfort, the citrus and pine scent, with cheerful talk and songs, delicious dainty dishes and drinks on the table. In the last days of December, each house turns into a winter fairy tale, decorated with festive balls, wreaths of fir twigs, cones, small lanterns and snowflakes.
JSC Marka with support from the Moscow Branch of the Union of Artists of Russia and the Union of Philatelists of Russia held the All-Russian competition of drawings of a postage stamp and a greeting card for the New Year and Christmas for professional and amateur artists. The jury of the contest consisted of professional artists, graphic artists and designers, members of the Union of Artists of Russia. In total, the competition organizers received 308 competitive artworks performed in various techniques: graphic design, watercolor, oil, pencil drawing, etc. The winners drawing contest were Svetlana Chernykh and Polina Mitroshkina.
The postage stamp features a drawing of a New Year Tree toy Hut by Svetlana Chernykh.
Artist: S. Chernykh; Design: M. Korneeva.
Face value: 19 rubles.
Stamp size: 37×37 mm, sheet size: 131×138 mm.
Emission form: a sheet with formatted margins with 9 (3×3) stamps.
Quantity: 243 thousand stamps (27 thousand sheets); 45 thousand stamps (5 thousand sheets) (the second emission type*).
*the second emission type is to be on sale as part of an illustrated cover.
The postage stamp features a drawing of a hare in a winter forest by Polina Mitroshkina.
Artist: P. Mitroshkina; Design: Kh. Betredinova.
Face value: 27 rubles.
Stamp size: 37×37 mm, sheet size: 152×152 mm.
Emission form: a sheet with formatted margins with 9 (3×3) stamps.
Quantity: 351 thousand stamps (39 thousand sheets).
In addition to the issue of the postage stamps, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow, St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Volgograd, Kaliningrad, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Penza, Perm, Petrozavodsk, Sevastopol, Simferopol, and Rostov-on-Don; as well as two maxi-cards and illustrated envelopes for postage stamps with a label, First Day Covers with special cancels for Moscow and a stamp of the second emission type with a holographic foil hut.
On December 16, a postcard with a commemorative stamp dedicated to the 200th Birth Anniversary of Nikolay Danilevsky, a scientist, philosopher, and biologist, will go into postal circulation in the Geographical Projects of Russia series
Nikolai Danilevsky (1822-1885) was a naturalist, economist, ethnologist, philosopher, historian of the Russian Empire, ideologist of Pan-Slavism and the Slavophilic movement.
Since 1853, Danilevsky was repeatedly directed by the Russian government for expeditions to study the state of fish stocking and fishiery in the Lower Volga, the Caspian Sea, and later on, in the White Sea and Northern Russia. A total of 9 expeditions were made, which resulted in a study of all the waters of European Russia. In addition to his work in the field of fisheries and seal hunting, he was the Head of the commission that established the rules for the use of flow water in the Crimea (1872-1879); besides, he administered the Nikitsky Botanical Garden (1879-1880).
The fundamental work by Nikolai Danilevsky was his book Russia and Europe, published in 1869-1871 in the Zarya (Sunrise) journal. Danilevsky had been working on the book for four years since 1864. It is in this book that Danilevsky sets forth his concept of the existence of eleven cultural-historical types, expresses his opinion on the commonality of the historical process and, finally, touches upon the subject of Slavophilism and Westernism.
For his activities, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Russian Geographical Society, became a member of the Council of the Ministry of State Properties, where he actively participated in the development of laws to regulate the state of the fish wealth in the country.
The main illustration shows a portrait of Nikolai Danilevsky, his papers against the map of territories under study and the logo of the Russian Geographical Society; the commemorative stamp features symbolic images of geographical projects.
In addition to the issue of the postcard with a commemorative stamp, JSC Marka will produce special cancels for Moscow, Orel, Penza and Yalta of the Republic of Crimea.
Design Artist: V. Seliverstov; Design: Kh. Betredinova
Quantity: 6.5 thousand cards.
On December 20, a postal block dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic will go into postal circulation
The Karachay-Cherkess Republic is a sub-sovereign of the RF, a Republic in its composition. It makes part of the North Caucasus Federal District and a part of the North Caucasian Economic Region. The capital is the city of Cherkessk. The population is 469.8 thousand people. The official languages are Abazin, Karachay, Nogai, Russian, and Circassian.
Karachay-Cherkessia is an industrial and agrarian republic. Industry is represented by mining, machining, chemical, food and garment production. The agro-industrial complex of the Republic incorporates more than 200 agricultural organizations of various forms of ownership and more than 52 thousand private subsidiary farms.
The territory of the Republic is abundant with specially protected natural areas of federal importance, such as the Teberda State Nature Biosphere Reserve, the Dautsky Federal Nature Reserve, as well as a part of the Caucasian Mineral Waters Eco-Resort Region of the Russian Federation and a part of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
The postal block provides images of the coat of arms, natural and architectural sites of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic in the national ornament design.
In addition to the issue of the postal block, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow and Cherkessk.
Design Artist: I. Ulyanovsky.
Face value: 100 rubles.
Block size: 135×88 mm; stamp size in the block (diam): 32.5 mm.
Quantity: 23 thousand blocks.
On December 21, an envelope with a commemorative stamp dedicated to the 125th Birth Anniversary of Aleksandr Belyakov, a pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union, will go into postal circulation
Alexandr Belyakov (1897-1982) was an air navigator, a professor of the Zhukovsky Air Force Academy, a Lieutenant General of Aviation (1943), a doctor of geographical sciences (1938). He was awarded two Orders of Lenin, three Orders of the Red Banner, an Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor, three Orders of the Red Star, and medals.
On July 20-22, 1936, he navigated an ANT-25 aircraft (with V. Chkalov as the commanding pilot and G. Baydukov as a co-pilot) on a 9,374-km long non-stop flight from Moscow via the Arctic Ocean and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Udd island (presently Chkalov island). On June 18-20, 1937, for the first time in the world, Alexandr Belyakov completed a 8,504-km non-stop flight from Moscow across the North Pole to Vancouver (USA).
Alexandr Belyakov was a flag-navigator of Special-Assignment Aviation (SPA), a flag-navigator of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army Air Forces. Since 1940, he was a Deputy Chief of the Air Force Academy (Monino, currently, the Gagarin Air Force Academy), and later on, the Head of the Ryazan Supreme School of Navigators of the Soviet Air Force.
In the spring of 1945, Alexandr Belyakov took part in the Berlin operation as the Chief Navigator of the 16th Air Army.
In 1945-1960, he was the Head of the Navigators Faculty of the Air Force Academy (Monino).
Since 1960, Alexandr Belyakov was a professor of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology; in 1961-1969, he headed the Military Department of the Institute. He is the author of many scientific works on flight navigation and the author of memoirs Up into the Flight through Years (1981).
The commemorative stamp provides images of Alexandr Belyakov and the ANT-25 aircraft; the main illustration features G. Baydukov, V. Chkalov and A. Belyakov after the non-stop flight from Moscow to Udd island.
In addition to the issue of the envelope with a commemorative stamp, JSC Marka will produce special cancels for Moscow and Ryazan.
Design Artist: R. Komsa.
Quantity: 1 million items.
On December 22, a postal block dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics will go into postal circulation
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991. The Soviet power in this territory was established resulting from the October Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Civil War, which led to a consolidation of 4 republics: RSFSR, the Ukrainian SSR, the Byelorussian SSR and the Transcaucasian SFSR.
On December 30, 1922, they were formed into a single state, the USSR, with integrated government authorities and the capital in Moscow, while each federal republic retained de jure the right of a free exit from the Union. According to the Constitution of 1977, the USSR was proclaimed a unified federal multinational socialist State. Federal republics were considered sovereign states. Their number varied from 4 to 16; the USSR boundaries actively enlarged.
In the second half of the 1980s, the USSR encountered an economic and political crisis; an internal political conflict between the federal center and the Union republics intensified. The consequences of all these events led to a collapse of the USSR in 1991. By the time of the break-up, the USSR consisted of 15 federal republics.
The Russian Federation was de facto recognized the legal successor state to the USSR in the international legal relations and took its place in the UN Security Council.
The postal block provides images of coats of arms of 15 Union Republics; the postage stamp features the coat of arms of the USSR.
In addition to the issue of the postal block, JSC Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Novosibirsk, Penza, Yoshkar Ola and Yakutsk as well as an illustrated envelope with the postal block, a label and a First Day Cover with a cancel for Moscow inside.
Design Artist: S. Ulyanovsky.
Face value: 200 rubles.
Block size (diam): 100 mm, stamp size in the block: 37×37 mm
Quantity: 30 thousand items.
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