On July 8, a souvenir sheet dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the All-Russian Society of the Blind was put into postal circulation



The official date of the foundation of the All-Russian Society of the Blind is considered to be July 8 of 1925, when A. Rykov, the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR, on behalf of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR, approved the resolution of the Small Council of People's Commissars on the establishment of the All-Russian Society of the Blind to improve the living conditions of the blind, their material security, cultural and political education, training in crafts accessible to them, as well as providing them with the opportunity to use their knowledge in the fields of science, technology and art.

Over its 100-year history, the All-Russian Society of the Blind has gained extensive experience in rehabilitation, economic and socio-cultural activities. It continues to introduce new forms and methods in the comprehensive rehabilitation of visually impaired individuals, helping in fact to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Today, the Society carries out its activities throughout the Russian Federation. As of January 1 of 2025, the Society numbers more than 185,000 people. The structure of the Society incorporates 743 local organizations and 81 regional organizations including those operating in the following territories: regions — 8, republics — 23, autonomous districts — 1, provinces — 46, as well as organizations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sevastopol.

The postage stamp features the logo of celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the All-Russian Society of the Blind; the margins of the souvenir sheet feature images of the monument The Blind Listener — Defender of the Sky of Blockaded Leningrad by sculptor M. Tretyakova, a blind man with a guide dog, the Society's motto Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities, and the name of the theme in Braille.
In addition to the issue of the souvenir sheet, JSC Marka produced First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Chelyabinsk.


Design Artist: A. Povarikhin.
Face value: 200 rubles.
Souvenir sheet size: 150×98 mm, stamp size in the souvenir sheet: 50×50 mm.
Quantity: 22 thousand souvenir sheets.

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