On May 18, 2013 the Russian post introduces into circulation a postage block devoted to the 500 anniversary of the Aleksander Settlement. In block is presented the ensemble of the Aleksander Kremlin of the XVI century.

Design: R.Komsa.
Multicolored; Paper: coated.
Printing – offset, Figured cutting down.
Size of Block: on cutting down (on extreme points) 104 x 76 mm
Size of stamp in Block: 30 х 42 mm.
Edition: 80 000 copies

The Aleksander Settlement is the Old Russian fortress and the residence of the Moscow princes. It was settled down on the territory of the present city Aleksandrov (Vladimir region). According to the order of grand duke Moscow Vasily III the best Russians and the Italian masters in the Aleksandrovsky settlement erected the magnificent palace. Since December 11, 1513 the settlement became a place of regular stay of an imperial yard. Ivan the Terrible turned the Aleksandrovskay settlement into the actual capital of the state round which finished country association. The settlement turned into the largest cultural centre of the Russian state. Here settled down the embassies of many European states and were signed the major political and trade contracts.