The emblem as well as hymn and flag are official symbols of the subjects of the Russian Federation. Each emblem is examined in the Heraldic President’s Council. The officially approved emblem is entered in the State Heraldic Register. The colors, color combinations and the turns of figures are used in the image of the emblem in accordance with the heraldry norms. The basis of the emblem is heraldic shield.
The postage stamp dedicated to the emblem of Moscow depicts contemporary emblem of the town, on the margins of the souvenir sheet there are emblems of the following years: 1730, 1781, 1883,1924.
The postage stamp dedicated to the emblem of Saint-Petersburg depicts contemporary emblem of the capital, on the margins of the souvenir sheet there are emblems of the following years: 1712, 1730, 1780, 1856.
Design: A. Moscovets.
Denomination: 50 rub.
Size of souvenir sheet: 90х90 mm, size of stamp: 45x45 mm.
Circulation: 100 thousand copies of each souvenir sheet
Postage booklet “Emblems of the subjects and towns of the Russian Federation”
Design: A. Ilyina.
Size of the postage booklet: 180х100 mm folded