State awards of the Russian Federation are the highest form of encouraging nationals for transcendental merits to the Homeland defense, nation-building, economy, science, culture, Arts, upbringing, education, protection of citizens’ health, life and rights, charity activities and other achievements for the state.
The state awards are instituted and granted by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Order of Gagarin was instituted on May 27 of 2023.
The Order of Gagarin is to be conferred on citizens of the Russian Federation for successful performance of manned space programs to explore and use of outer space; for outstanding services in organization and successful implementation of a manned space mission; for outstanding services in the development, production, testing and accident-free operation of rocket and space equipment, as well as for development and introduction of new technologies and conduction of efficient scientific research.
The Order of Mother Heroine is a special insignia instituted on August 15 of 2022.
The title of Mother Heroine is the highest degree of honor for women who have given birth and raised ten or more children. The awardee and her children are citizens of the Russian Federation and form a socially responsible family ensuring an appropriate level of care for health, education, physical, spiritual and moral development.
The postage stamps provide images of the Order of Gagarin and of the special insignia - the Order of Mother Heroine.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + partial varnishing + congreve embossing + security system |
Frame 11½ |
32,5 × 65 mm |
56 thousand stamps |