Russia will start issuance of postage stamps featuring Uralvagonzavod tanks

JSC "Concern Uralvagonzavod" (enters the Rostec State Corporation) and Marka Publishing House concluded an agreement on cooperation and promotion of the activities and products of the Concern via the issuance of state valuable postal matter. In 2021, postage stamps featuring tanks T-34-76, T-54, T-72B3, T-90M, and an artistic stamped envelope will be produced to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Uralvagonzavod.
The subject matter of postage stamps dedicated to transport machines and armament is one of the most popular in philately. In 2020, stamps were issued with images of tanks Borets Za Svobodu Tovarishch Lenin (Freedom Fighter Comrade Lenin), T-26, T-72 Ural and T-14 Armata for the 100th Anniversary of the Russian tank building industry.

JSC "Concern Uralvagonzavod" is one of the world leaders in the segment of armored vehicles and artillery, the only developer and manufacturer of armament of armored fighting vehicles in Russia, and the leader in the Russian market of railway equipment. The Concern consolidates more than 40 enterprises, design bureaus, and research institutes in Russia and abroad. They are well-known designers and manufacturers of rolling stock, utility and road-building machinery, tanks and other technique.

Rostec State Corporation is one of the largest industrial companies in Russia. The Corporation comprises more than 800 scientific and production organizations in 60 regions of the country. The key areas of activity are aircraft engineering, radio electronics, health technology, innovative materials, etc. The Corporation portfolio includes such well-known brands as AvtoVAZ, KAMAZ, Kalashnikov Concern, Helicopters of Russia, United Engine Corporation, Uralvagonzavod, Shwabe, etc. The Concern is an active participant in the implementation of all of the 12 national projects. The company is a key supplier of "Smart City" technologies, it is involved in digitalization of public management, industry, social branches; besides, the Concern is working out plans for the development of 5G wireless communication technologies, industrial Internet of things, Big Data and blockchain systems. Rostec is a partner of leading global manufacturers, such as Boeing, Airbus, Daimler, Pirelli, Renault, and others. The Corporation products are exported to more than 100 countries of the world. Nearly a third of the company's income is ensured by the export of high-tech products.

Marka Publishing House (JSC Marka) is the only enterprise in Russia engaged in the issuance of the state valuable postal matter (postage stamps, stamped postcards and envelopes). Philatelic products are distributed throughout the country via post offices and the chain of Collectioner philatelic show rooms. Postage stamps are on the lists of Russian and international catalogues and make an important means of preservation of the history of our country.

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