The Russian Geographical Society was established on August 18, 1845, in St. Petersburg by the highest authority of Emperor Nicholas I. The idea of the Society foundation belonged to Admiral F.P. Litke, the mentor of the future first Chairman of the Russian Geographical Society, Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich. The main aim of the Society was to involve the best Russian forces to a comprehensive study of the native land and its inhabitants.
The Russian Geographical Society has made a significant contribution to the study of European Russia, the Urals, Siberia, Far East, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Iran, India, New Guinea, Polar and other territories.
Nowadays, the Society includes more than 22,000 members in Russia and abroad. Its regional branches are opened in all the Russian Federation members. The main areas of activities of the Society are expeditions and researches, education and enlightenment, nature protection, book publishing and work with youth.
The postal block provides an image of the emblem of the 175
th Anniversary of the Russian Geographical Society; the margins of the block feature a map of the world and imagery reflecting the major geographical researches and discoveries.
In addition to the issue of the postal block, JSC
Marka will produce First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow, St. Petersburg, Penza, Tver, Novosibirsk and Ryazan, as well as an illustrated envelope with а postal block and a label inside.
Design Artist: I. Ulyanovsky.
Face value: 200 rubles.
Block size (diam): 99 mm; a stamp size in the block (diam): 33 mm.
Quantity: 35 thousand blocks.
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