№ 1676-1680. Heroes of the Russian Federation

Yuri Aleksandrovich Dmitriev (1978-2002) was a military engineer, a captain. In October 2002 at making engineer reconnaissance in October district of Grozny was blown up on the radio-controlled land mine, then the group was undergone a massive fire from automatic weapons. Yu.A. Dmitriev was awarded (posthumously) the title of the Hero of the Russian Federation for courage and bravery showed during carrying out of the military duty in North Caucasus region. 

Oleg Gennadievich Ilyin (1967-2004) is an officer of Department “B” (“Vympel”) of the FSB Centre of special purpose of the Russian Federation, a colonel. He took part in the fights with the terrorist groups. He was sent several times to the North Caucasus, took part in difficult combat and special operations against terrorists. He died during the releasing of hostages in a terrorist act in Beslan. He was awarded (posthumously) the title of the Hero of the Russian Federation (2004).  

The postage stamps illustrate portraits of the Heroes of the Russian federation and medal “Gold Star”.