Vasily E. Chubenko (1971-2005) - Head of intelligence of the Moscow District of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Colonel.
By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 1, 2005, Colonel Vasily Chubenko was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously) for his courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty in the North Caucasus region.
The postage stamp depicts a portrait of the Hero of the Russian Federation V. E. Chubenko and the Gold Star medal.
In addition to the issue of the postage stamp, envelopes of the first day were issued and special postmarks were made for Moscow, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don.
Artist-designer: V. Beltyukov.
Nominal value: 40 rubles.
Stamp size: 42×30 mm, sheet size: 104×112 mm.
Issue form: a sheet with decorated fields (2×3) of 5 stamps and a coupon.
Circulation: 80 thousand stamps (16 thousand sheets).