№ 2080-2082. Heroes of the Russian Federation. Continuation of the Series

A Hero of the Russian Federation is a title conferred for merits to the state and nation connected with a deed of a heroic valor. The Hero of the Russian Federation is awarded a special insignia, the Gold Star Medal.

The postage stamps feature portraits of the Heroes of the Russian Federation and the Gold Star Medal.

Captain Viktor Mikhailovich Adamishin (1962–1995) was the Deputy Commander of the OMON 1st squadron of the 2nd operative battalion at Moscow Chief Internal Affairs Directorate. A title of the Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded (posthumously) for courage and heroism shown during a counter-terrorism operation in the North Caucasus region.
 

Colonel Alexey Vasilyevich Balandin (1961–2009) was the Head of the Operations and Combat Department of the FSB Special Purpose Center V Division. A title of the Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded (posthumously) for courage and heroism shown while fulfilling military duty.
 

Captain Dmitry Alexandrovich Serkov (1981–2007) was the commander of a Vityaz special purpose unit assault team of Dzerzhinsky Independent Operational Purpose Division 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 counter-terrorism operation in the North Caucasus region.