Ivan M. Poddubny (1871–1949) was a professional wrestler, athlete and circus performer. He was one of the most distinguished wrestlers in the world who repeatedly won Greco-Roman wrestling “world championships” including the most prestigious one in Paris.
In 1922, he began performing at the Moscow Circus. Then, there were long tours over Germany and the USA. He left the circle in 1941 at the age of 70.
Since 1962, this country has been holding international Grand Prix wrestling tournaments in memory of Ivan Poddubny.
In 2011, a bronze monument to Poddubny was installed in the city of Yeisk.
The commemorative stamp provides Ivan Poddubny's portrait against a circus circle; the main image features a Greco-Roman wrestling approach.
In addition to the issue of the postcard with a commemorative stamp, JSC Marka produced special cancels for Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yeisk of Krasnodar Krai.
Design Artist: M. Podobed.
Quantity: 7.5 thousand postcards.
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