The Federation Council of the Russian Federation Federal Assembly was formed in conformity with the Constitution of the Russian Federation adopted by national vote on December 12, 1993, as a Chamber of Parliament representing the region’s interests at the federal level and reflecting the federative nature of the Russian state.
The Federation Council is the upper chamber of Russia’s Federal Assembly which consists of 2 representatives of each Russian constituent territory: one of the representative body and one of the executive body. As an institution for regional integration and consolidation, the Federation Council ensures a balance between federal and regional interests in decision-making in the area of the country strategic development.
The envelope with a commemorative stamp depicts: the stamp has the Russian Federation map outlines in the national colours and the RF coat of arms; the main image is a picture of the building of the Federation Council of the RF Federal Assembly.
| Denomination |
Printing company |
Paper |
Printing method |
Format of the envelope |
Glue layer |
Edition |
| Letter “A” |
Ryazh Printing Factory of Goznak (RPFG) |
High Whiteness Modified (HWM) |
Offset |
110 × 220 mm |
glue |
1000000 |