№ 1360-1371. The Sixth definitive issue of postage stamps of the Russian Federation. Russian Kremlins

Rostov Kremlin was built in the second half of the XVII century on the initiative of the metropolitan of Rostov and Yaroslavl Iona III (Sysoevich). In those days the tradition of building the Kremlins as the defensive strengthenings, has already passed, and the Kremlin was used as residence of the metropolitan.

Novgorod Kremlin, which foundation was laid under Prince Vladimir Jaroslavich, is the most ancient one of the remained Kremlins in Russia – the first mention of it dates back to 1044. In 1045 by order of Prince Vladimir the foundation of Sofia Cathedral – the main symbol of Great Novgorod was started.

Tobolsk Kremlin - the only stone Kremlin in whole Siberia. It is known, that "exile" alarm bell from Uglich was hanging there for some time, on a purpose-built belltower, which townspeople rang after the murder of Tsarevich Dmitry. By order of Basil Shuisky, "ear" and "tongue" of the bell (like it was a human) were pulled out, and in 1592 the bell was exiled to Siberia.

The history of one of the most ancient fortresses on Russian land - Tula Kremlin - began in 1507, when Prince Vasili III, wishing to protect the Russian land from the Tatar-Mongol incursions, ordered to lay the foundation of oak fortress on the left bank of the river Upa. Brick walls and towers were built later in 1514-1520, as a defensive fortress on the southern borders of the country.