Russia New Year FDC

Russia FDC
Name: Happy New Year!
Date of Issue: 01 December 2009

Traditionally, towards the New Year, Publishing and Trading Centre "Marka" issues thematic postage stamp. One of the recognized symbols of this holiday in Russia is the Spasskaya tower of the Moscow Kremlin. During the striking of its chimes citizens of the Russian Federation welcome in the New Year.

The stamp presents the Spasskaya and the Senate towers of the Kremlin and the dome of the Senate at the background of stylized snowflake.

Comment: The snow-shaped stamp is very cute for kids.

Russia Antarctic FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The 50th Anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty
Date of Issue: 30 November 2009

In 2009 the Antarctic Treaty celebrates its 50th anniversary. The document came into force on December 1st, 1959 after its ratification by 12 countries - first members. The main purpose of the Treaty - to ensure the peaceful exploration of Antarctica to the benefit of the whole mankind; it provides the freedom of scientific researches and promotes international cooperation.

The stamp presents the attributes of Russian Antarctic investigations – cross-country vehicle "Kharkovchanka-2", weather balloon, solar battery, automatic weather station - on the background of the contours of the Antarctic Region and the flag of the Russian Federation.

Russia Transport FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The 200th Anniversary of the Transport Department of Russia
Date of Issue: 09 November 2009

In 2009, the Ministry of Transport of Russia celebrates its 200th anniversary. On November 20, 1809 Emperor Alexander I signed the manifesto entitled "Establishment of management of water and land communications". This date marked the beginning of the establishment of administrative structures in the transport sector of Russia, and rightly became the starting point of managing development of nation-wide transport system of the country.

The stamp presents the coat of arms of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and the Russian flag.

Russia Empress FDC

Russia FDC
Name: History of Russian State: The 300th Anniversary of Birth of Elizaveta Petrovna, Russian Empress
Date of Issue: 06 November 2009

Elizaveta Petrovna (Russian: Елизаве́та (Елисаве́т) Петро́вна) (29 December [O.S. 18 December] 1709 – 5 January 1762 [O.S. 25 December 1761] ), also known as Yelisavet and Elizabeth, was the Empress of Russia (1741–1762) who took the country into the War of Austrian Succession (1740–1748) and the Seven Years' War (1756 – 1763). On the eve of her death in 1762, the Russian empire spanned almost 4 billion acres[citation needed] (more than 16 million squared kilometres). More...

Russia Rank FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The 75th Anniversary of a Rank of the Hero of Soviet Union
Date of Issue: 29 October 2009

The title Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой Советского Союза, Geroy Sovyetskogo Soyuza) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society.

The award was established on April 16, 1934. The first recipients of the title originally received only the Order of Lenin, the highest Soviet award, along with certificate (грамота, gramota) describing the heroic deed from the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Because the Order of Lenin could be awarded for deeds not qualifying for the title of hero, and to distinguish heroes from other Order of Lenin holders, the Gold Star medal was introduced on August 1, 1939. Earlier heroes were retroactively eligible for these items. More...

Russia Road Safety FDC

Russia FDC
Name: Road Safety
Date of Issue: 22 October 2009

Road safety - a complex of measures aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users.

Ensuring safety on the roads of Russia Today includes a series of measures: tightening of administrative responsibility, the introduction of technical means and systems using photo-and video fixation, outreach and advocacy.

Russia Admiral FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The 200th Anniversary of Birth of Vladimir Istomin, the Hero of the Sevastopol Defence 1854-1855
Date of Issue: 14 October 2009

Vladimir Ivanovich Istomin (Владимир Иванович Истомин in Russian) (1809 – March 7(19), 1855) was a Russian rear admiral (1853) and hero of the Siege of Sevastopol.

In 1827, Vladimir Istomin graduated from the Naval College. That same year, he then took part in the Battle of Navarino and later in the blockade of the Dardanelles (1828-1829). In 1836, Istomin was transferred from the Baltic Fleet to the Black Sea Fleet. In 1850, he was appointed commander of the battleship Paris (Париж), which would participate in the Battle of Sinop in 1853. During the siege of Sevastopol, Vladimir Istomin was in charge of the defense of the Malakhov Mound (Малахов курган) and nearby redoubts, setting an example of bravery and tenacity. He was killed by a cannonball on the Kamchatka redoubt on March 7, 1855.

Vladimir Istomin was buried in Sevastopol.

Russia WFP FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The World Food Programme
Date of Issue: 07 October 2009

The United Nations World Food Programme-the world's largest humanitarian organization which assists the poor in developing countries, fights against hunger and poverty, supports victims of military operations, natural and technogenic disasters.

In Russia, The UN WFP has operated since January, 2000.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food aid branch of the United Nations, and the world's largest humanitarian organization. WFP provides food, on average, to 90 million people per year, 58 million of whom are children. From its headquarters in Rome and more than 80 country offices around the world, WFP works to help people who are unable to produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families. More...

Russia Kremlins FDC

Russia FDC
Name: Russian Kremlins (6th Definitive Issue)
Date of Issue: 01 October 2009

Denominations:
4.00: Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, as it is supposed, was erected in the beginning of ХVI century under the direction of the Italian military engineer and architect Peter Fryazin. On the territory of the Kremlin there is the Michael-Arhagnelsky Cathedral, which was built in 1631 in honor of the victory of militia in 1612. Kuzma Minin is buried there, and also the monument to Minin and Pozharsky is established there.

10P.: Moscow Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin is one of the greatest monuments of the history of Russia. Aboriginal сenter of the national craft and culture, it attracted the best town-planners, carpenters, blacksmiths, artists and all artisan people who brought with them the experience and skills of the peoples. Moscow Kremlin has been used as a sample for the construction of many Kremlins in other cities of the Old Russian State.

50P.: Tobolsk Kremlin
Tobolsk Kremlin - the only stone Kremlin in whole Siberia. It is known, that "exile" alarm bell from Uglich was hanging there for some time, on a purpose-built belltower, which townspeople rang after the murder of Tsarevich Dmitry. By order of Basil Shuisky, "ear" and "tongue" of the bell (like it was a human) were pulled out, and in 1592 the bell was exiled to Siberia.

Comment: This issue contains 12 denominations: 1.00; 1.50; 2.00; 2.50; 3.00; 4.00; 5.00; 6.00; 10P.; 25P.; 50P.; 100P.. Every denomination stamp issues a single FDC, it's very difficult to collect complete FDCs of this issue.

Russia Headdresses FDC

Russia FDC
Name: Culture of Russian - National Costumes (Headdresses)
Date of Issue: 23 September 2009

Denominations:
9.00: Moscow Province, Maiden Bandage, The Middle of the XIX Century
Maiden bandage from Moscow province is decorated with stained glass, nacre, beads. It is fixed on the head with silken blades; beaded ochelye (semicircular frontal shield) closes a forehead.

9.00: Nizhniy Novgorod Province, Wedding Crown, The Middle of the XIX Century
Wedding "crown with the cities" of Nizhniy Novgorod province is carried out in the form of a nimbus with serrated ledges. It is decorated with nacre, stained glass, spangles. Pearl podniz' descends onto the forehead.

9.00: Yaroslavl Province. Female Kokoshnik. The Middle of the XIX Century
Kokoshnik from Yaroslavl province – the rigid headdress, which completely covers hair of a married woman. It is trimmed with blue velvet, the floral ornament is embroidered with golden thread.

9.00: Tver Province. Men's hat. 2nd Half of XIX Century
Men's felt hat from Tver' province - the festive headdress of wealthy young men. It is decorated with a strip of dark green velvet with a metal buckle.

Russia Cossacks FDC

Russia FDC
Name: History of the Russian Cossacks
Date of Issue: 15 September 2009

Since ancient times the Cossack troops to carry out the function of border guards, were the main strike forces of military campaigns in eastern and western borders of the state. Cossacks performed various diplomatic missions, served as the researchers of the Siberian and Far Eastern lands. The history of many cities of our country began with the Cossack settlements.

Denominations:
10P.: Yermak Timofeyevich
Yermak Timofeyevich (Russian: Ерма́к Тимофе́евич, also Ermak) (born between 1532 and 1542 – August 5 or 6, 1585), Cossack leader, Russian folk hero and explorer of Siberia. His exploration of Siberia marked the beginning of the expansion of Russia towards this region and its colonization. ("Timofeyevich" is his patronimic, not the last name, so in references he must be looked up as "Yermak" or "Yermak Timofeyevich"; his last name, if any, is unknown). More...

10P.: Semyon Ivanovich Dezhnyov
Semyon Ivanovich Dezhnyov (Russian: Семё́н Ива́нович Дежнё́в, commonly called Dezhnev in English; c. 1605 – 1672) was a Russian explorer of Siberia and the first European to sail through the Bering Strait. In 1648 he sailed from the Kolyma River on the Arctic Ocean to the Anadyr River on the Pacific. His exploit was forgotten for almost a hundred years and Vitus Bering is usually given credit for discovering the strait that bears his name. More...

10P.: Matvei Ivanovich Platov
Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (Russian: Матвей Иванович Платов, Pribilyanskoe August 6, 1757 - Epanchitskoe (near Taganrog) January 3, 1818) was a Russian general who commanded the Don Cossacks in the Napoleonic wars. More...

Russia Veliky Novgorod FDC

Russia FDC
Name: 1150th Anniversary of Veliky Novgorod
Date of Issue: 04 September 2009

Veliky Novgorod (Russian: Вели́кий Но́вгород; literally Great Novgorod) is the foremost historic city of North-Western Russia and the administrative center of Novgorod Oblast. It is situated on the M10 federal highway connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg. Translated from Russian, its name means roughly "The Great New City" or "The Big New City". The city lies along the Volkhov River just below its outflow from Lake Ilmen. More...

The stamp on the background of birch bark placed an antique image of the Novgorod Kremlin with stylized Sophia Cathedral and the emblem of the city. More...

Russia Military Glory FDC

Russia FDC
Name: City of Military Glory
Date of Issue: 24 August 2009

City of Military Glory (Russian: «Город воинской славы») is an honorary title bestowed upon the citizenry of Russian cities, where soldiers had displayed courage and heroism during the Great Patriotic War. The award, which to date has been bestowed upon 19 cities, is similar to the Hero City title awarded during the Soviet-era, and no city has yet received both awards.

Denominations:
10p.: Belgorod
Belgorod (Белгород) was conferred the status of City of Military Glory by President Vladimir Putin on 27 April 2007. In August 1943, during the Belgorod-Kharkov operation, Soviet troops broke through the defense of the Nazi troops, liberated Belgorod and Kharkov.

10p.: Kursk
Kursk (Курск) was conferred the status of City of Military Glory by President Vladimir Putin on 27 April 2007. During the Battle of Kursk, Soviet Army had foiled last major offensive of the enemy and finally consolidated in the hands of the strategic initiative.

10p.: Oryol
Oryol (Орел) was conferred the status of City of Military Glory by President Vladimir Putin on 27 April 2007. Orel offensive operation was broken beforehand prepared deeply layered protection of the German fascist troops.

10p.: Polyarny
Polyarny (Полярный) was conferred the status of City of Military Glory by President Vladimir Putin on 5 May 2008. During the Great Patriotic War, the city was the main base of the Arctic Northern Fleet. Throughout the war the Northern Fleet carried out the operation as a submarine and surface forces, it is from here.

10p.: Rzhev
Rzhev (Ржев) was conferred the status of City of Military Glory by President Vladimir Putin on 8 October 2007. Under the walls of Rzhev in 1941-43, there was the hardest battle of all the Great Patriotic War.

Russia Symbol FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The Historical Character of St. Petersburg - Ship on the Spire of the Admiralty
Date of Issue: 06 August 2009

Admiralty - one of the masterpieces of architecture of St. Petersburg, a monument of Russian classicism. Ship on its spire is one of the symbols of the city along with the Bronze Horseman and the Palace Bridge.

It is believed that the prototype ship became the first Russian ship - a frigate "Eagle", which was built by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in 1667-1669 gg.

Russia Symbol FDC

Russia FDC
Name: The Symbol of Moscow - St. George the Victorious
Date of Issue: 06 August 2009

Since the time of Dmitry Donskoy St. George is the patron saint of Moscow. From the late XIV-XV centuries. in Moscow heraldry constantly at a picture of a rider spearing a serpent. In the popular mind he was perceived as an image of St. George, and in 1730 it was formalized.

Description of The Symbol of Moscow
Coat of arms of Moscow is an image on a dark red heraldic shield with the ratio of width to height of 8:9-scale to the right of the viewer rider - St. George the Victorious in silver armor and a blue mantle (cloak), a silver horse, striking a golden spear black serpent.

Russia Solovetsky Is. FDC

Russia FDC
Name: Worldwide Cultural Heritage in Russia: Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands
Date of Issue: 27 July 2009

Denominations:
12P.: Sviato-Troitsky Monastery (XVII cen.)
12P.: Sviato-Sergievsky Monastery (XIX cen.)
12P.: Solovetsky Monastery (XV cen.)
12P.: Church of Apostle Andrey Pervozvanny (XVIII cen.)

The Solovetsky Islands (Russian: Солове́цкие острова́, Соловки́) are located in the Onega Bay of the White Sea, Russia. The islands are administrated from Arkhangelsk as Solovetsky District and are served by the Solovki Airport. Area: 347 km². Population: 968 (2002 Census); 1,317 (1989 Census).

The Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands is a historic and architectural, natural, cultural, religious heritage of the country.

According to the General Assembly of UNESCO decision of December 14, 1992, Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands is included into the World Heritage list.

Russia Youth Year FDC

Russia FDC
Name: 2009 - Year of Youth
Date of Issue: 27 June 2009

2009 in Russia proclaimed the Year of Youth. As the Presidential Decree "development of creative, scientific and professional capacity of young people, their active involvement in socio-economic transformation in the country, bringing up feelings of patriotism and civic responsibility among young people". Carried out in this year's activities are designed to strengthen the position of young Russians in the modern world, giving them strong support and confidence in their power to guarantee a prosperous future.

Russia Poltava Battle FDC

Russia FDC
Name: 300th Anniversary of the Battle of Poltava
Date of Issue: 26 June 2009

Denomination:
30p. Peter I of Russia

The Battle of Poltava (Russian: Полта́вская би́тва, Swedish: Slaget vid Poltava) on 27 June 1709 (8 July, N.S.) was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over Charles XII of Sweden in the most famous of the battles of the Great Northern War. It is said to have started the end of Sweden's role as a Great Power and the Russians took their place as the leading nation of northern Europe. This also meant the rise of Imperial Russia and an end to the independence ambitions of Ukraine. More...

Russia Nuclear Fleet FDC

Russia FDC
Name: 50 Years of Russian Nuclear Fleet
Date of Issue: 18 June 2009

Denominations:
7.00: Nuclear Powered Icebreaker "Lenin"
NS Lenin is a Soviet icebreaker launched in 1957, and is both the world's first nuclear powered surface ship and the first nuclear powered civilian vessel. Lenin was put into operation in 1959 and officially decommissioned in 1989. More...

8.00: Nuclear Powered Icebreaker "Taymyr"
Taymyr (sometimes spelled Taimyr) is a shallow-draft nuclear powered icebreaker, and the first of four similar vessels. She was built in 1989 for the Soviet Union in Helsinki, at the Finnish shipyard Wärtsilä, by order of the Murmansk Shipping Co.

The Taymyr was delivered to Russia for the installation of the reactor system. It has a nuclear-turbo-electric reactor giving up to 50,000 hp. This shallow-draft icebreaker is used mainly for clearing rivers, including their mouths and estuaries of ice and opening channels in order to make winter navigation possible. More...

9.00: Nuclear Powered Icebreaker "Yamal"
The NS Yamal (Russian: Яма́л) is a Russian Arktika class nuclear powered icebreaker operated by the Murmansk Shipping Company. It is named after the Yamal Peninsula in Northwest Siberia; the name means End of the Land in the Nenets language. More...

10.00: Nuclear Powered Icebreaker "50 Years Since Victory"
NS 50 Years Since Victory or 50 Years Anniversary of Victory (Russian: 50 лет Победы, transliterated as 50 Let Pobedy) is a Russian Arktika class nuclear powered icebreaker, the largest in the world as of 2007. More...

Russia Catherine I FDC

Russia FDC
Name: History of Russian State: The 325th Anniversary of Birth of Catherine I, Russian Empress
Date of Issue: 21 May 2009

Catherine I (In Russian: Екатерина I Алексеевна) (born Martha Elena Scowronska, Latvian: Marta Elena Skavronska, later Marfa Samuilovna Skavronskaya) (15 April 1684 – 17 May 1727) (April 5, 1684–May 6, 1727 O.S.), the second wife of Peter the Great, functioned as co-ruler with her husband from 1724 until his death early in the next year, and reigned as sole Empress of Russia from 1725 until her death. More...