Stanislav Kalesnik (1901–1977) was a Soviet geographic scientist, a Doctor of Geographical Sciences, a professor, and a member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR.
The scientist’s major works focused on theoretical issues in physical geography, landscape science, glaciology, and geomorphology. He developed a concept of general Earth science. He proposed the terms global ecology, chionosphere (glacial shell), energy of glaciation, and geographical structure; he clarified the concepts of geographical landscape and geographical environment.
The main illustration shows a portrait of S. Kalesnik against the backdrop of a photograph from the expedition to the Dzungarian Alatau in 1930–1931 and the RGO logo; the commemorative stamp features images symbolically reflecting geographical projects.
Illustrative material provides by the RGS
| Denomination |
Paper |
Printing method |
Format of the postal card |
Edition |
| Letter “B” |
Chalk surfaced |
Offset |
105 × 148 mm |
3.5 thousand postcards |