On December 9, 10 postage stamps dedicated to the participants in the special military operation were put into postal circulation in the Heroes of the Russian Federation series



Tamerlan Ilgamov (1994-2022) was a Missile Combat Crew Commander of a Guards Anti-Aircraft Missile System Regiment, Guards Warrant Officer. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation (covert) of July 21, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Warrant Officer T.A. Ilgamov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Tamerlan Ilgamov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Dmitry Semyonov (1989-2022) was the Chief of Staff of a Special Operations Brigade, Guards Major. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 15, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Major D.V. Semyonov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Dmitry Semyonov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Vasily Kleshchenko (1976-2022) was a Deputy Chief of the 344th State Center for Combat Use and Re-Training of Flight Personnel of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Colonel. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of August 6, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Colonel V.P. Kleshchenko was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Vasily Kleshchenko, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Maksim Kontsov (1988-2022) was the Chief Reconnaissance Officer of the Russian Federal National Guard Troops Service battalion, Lieutenant. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of April 4, 2022, for the courage, valiance and selflessness demonstrated on the performance of military and service duty, Lieutenant M.A. Kontsov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Maksim Kontsov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Damir Islamov (1996-2022) was the Tank Platoon Commander, Guards Senior Lieutenant. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 25, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards senior lieutenant D.N. Islamov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Damir Islamov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Roman Kutuzov (1969-2022) was a Deputy Commander of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army, Lieutenant-General (posthumously, 2022). Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 27, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Lieutenant-General R.V. Kutuzov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Roman Kutuzov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Aimir Miyagashev (1995-2022) was a Senior Reconnaissance Radio Operator of a Special Operations Group, Guard Corporal. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of August 25, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guard Corporal A.E. Miyagashev was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Aimir Miyagashev, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Adam Khamkhoev (1991-2022) was the Commander of an Air Assault Company of the Russian Airborne Troops, Guards captain. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 27, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards captain A.E. Khamkhoev was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Adam Khamkhoev, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Aleksandr Starchkov (2000-2022) was a Driver of a Special Operations Brigade, Guards Common Soldier. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 5, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards common soldier A.I. Starchkov was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Aleksandr Starchkov, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.



Oleg Shipitsin (1974-2022) was a Serviceman of a Naval Infantry Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, Guards Senior Seaman. Hero of the Russian Federation (2022).

By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of July 5, 2022, for the courage and heroism demonstrated on the performance of military duty, Guards Senior Seaman OA. Shipitsin was awarded the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously).

The postage stamp provides a portrait of Hero of the Russian Federation Oleg Shipitsin, a battle scene and the Gold Star Medal.


Design Artists: V. Beltyukov, M. Podobed, and R. Komsa.
Face value: 45 rubles.
Stamp size: 42×30 mm, sheet size: 104×110 mm.
Emission form: sheets with formatted margins with 5 (2×3) stamps and a coupon.
Quantity: 70 thousand each stamp (14 thousand each sheet).

In addition to the issue of the postage stamps, JSC Marka produced First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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