Arkhangelskoye State Memorial Estate is a unique monument of Russian art and culture opened on 1 May 1919. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it preserves the architectural and park complex on its historical place, as well as the collection of art enough to become a high-level museum of its own.
The estate was first mentioned in 1530s under the name of the Upolozy Village near the Moscow River. For three centuries, it was owned by Princes Odoyevskys, Golitsyns and Yusupovs. The church of Michael the Archangel is still intact (1660s). A new architectural and park complex of the classical style emerged at the shift of the 18th and 19th centuries. Prince Nikolai Yusupov housed comprehensive collections of paintings, sculptures, applied art and rare books. He built a theater upon the project of Pietro di Gottardo Gonzaga, who also designed the stage scenery. Members of the Russian Imperial House, ambassadors, prominent public officials, writers, artists and musicians visited Arkhangelskoye more than once.
The majestic beauty of the mansion and the variety of unique collections of paintings, engravings, sculptures and applied art of the 18th and 19th centuries brought international fame to Arkhangelskoye. Arkhangelskoye Memorial Estate has hosted open-air classical music concerts and musical evenings since 1998.
The composition of the souvenir pack in cover “Joint issue of the Communications Administrations of the RCC member countries. 100th Anniversary of Arkhangelskoye State Memorial Estate” includes: strip with four stamps №2474 “Joint issue of the Communications Administrations of the RCC member countries. 100th Anniversary of Arkhangelskoye State Memorial Estate” and FDC with cancellation.
Edition: 400 pcs.