07.28.2013
The enterprise of communications "Ukrposhta" together
with the post administrations of Russia and Belarus represents a joint postage
issue dated for the 1025 anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus'. On
July 28, 2013 is introduced into circulation a postage block with image of a
fresco of the XIX century of Victor Vasnetsov "Epiphany of the Kiev inhabitants". The fresco is located in the Patriarchal cathedral St. Vladimir
in Kiev.
Artist: K. Lavro. Photo - A. Soldatenko. Multicolored, printing –
offset, foil stamping. Size of stamp: 46,98 х 46,98
mm. Size of Block: 116 х 65
mm. Perforation: frame - 11
1/2. Protection of stamp: microprint «К. Лавро, О. Солдатенко». Edition: 65
000 copies. Printed on SE “Integrated Printing Plant “Ukraina” for production
of securities”.
The mass baptism of inhabitants of Kiev, and then in other russian
cities in 988 the Kiev Prince Vladimir became the beginning of
process of acceptance and Christianity distribution in the Old Russian state
of Kievan Rus'. The Christianity became a leading religion in Russia and the
millennium later in the states which have become assignees of Kievan Rus'.
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07.27.2013
In 2013 the Slave people of the former USSR: Belarus, Russia
and Ukraine are celebrating an outstanding historical event - the 1025th
anniversary of the Kievan Rus’ Christianization. the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federatin
and Ukraine have signed an agreement on the issue of postage block, first day
covers and special cancellations dedicated to this epoch-making event. On July 28, 2013 the Ministry of Communications and
Informatization of the Republic of Belarus will issue a postage block of 3
values “1025th anniversary of the Rus’ Christianization”. Designer: Ivan Lukin. Printing: offset. Colour:
multicoloured. Paper: chalk-surfaced, gummed. Perforation: frame 131/2. Size of
stamps in block: 37x52 mm. Size of block: 131x78 mm.. Edition: 15.000 copies.
The issue is made at the Republican Unitary Enterprise
“Bobruisk Integrated Printing House A. T. Nepogodin. While printing a
postage block is used the technology of thermal stamping by metalized foil of
golden colour. On stamps in Block are presented the following icon
paintings: “Lamentation of Christ”, mid-19th century. From Grodno State Museum of the History of Religion. “Old Testament Trinity”, early 18th century. From
the Polotsk National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve. “Christ Pantocrator”, 18th century. From the
National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk.
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07.26.2013
In news of March 9, 2013 web site UkraFil announced of the
postage issue devoted to anniversary of the Obukhov plant preparing by the
Russian post. This year on March 26 the stamp was introduced into circulation.
The edition could be considered quite complete, if not next
"surprise" which to fans of philately prepared Publishing Trade Center
"Marka". Three months later, on July 23, 2013 the stamp
functionaries decided to play again collectors, having declared the edition of
the next limited booklet "150 years of the Obukhov Steel Plant”.
The Booklet-Luxe includes the sheets with summary about
stories of the enterprise and its lethal production and special gummed postage
block, glued in an art cover. The designs, face value, size of stamp in block
are completely correspond to the usual value published in mini sheet of 9 values. On stamp in block is represented the S-300 complex launcher
- weapon to which still isn't present equal in the world. On block margins
are represented six highest Soviet awards which the enterprise is awarded and a
plant panorama. Designer: А. Povarikhin. Size of Booklet: 190х100 Size of stamp in sheet: 37х37 мм. Edition: 16 000 copies. The booklet will appear on sale according to the
subscription in UkraFil e-store soon. Watch the news and don't pass the main
thing!
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07.25.2013
On July 5, 2013 the Republic of Kazakhstan post in series
"Memorable and Anniversaries" introduced into circulation a postage
block of 4 values and 2 labels devoted to the Day of Victory in the Great
Patriotic War 1941-45. The Victory Day is a sacred holiday in honor of veterans
of war and all those who brought the world and freedom to people of the Earth
in World War II. On stamps in block are presented the meeting of the war veterans
with the President of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev, the Eternal flame on the Unknown
soldier Grave and a post number one at a memorial to the Soldier-liberator.
Designers: К. Ibraishin and S. Маrshev. Printing - offset in 4 colors. Perforation:
frame. Size of Block: 110 х 99
mm. Size of stamps in Block: 27.5 х 33 mm. Edition: 10 000 copies.
The Day of Victory over the fascist Germany in the Great Patriotic
War is the most esteemed holiday both in the Republic of Kazakhstan and in the
republics of the CIS. Hundred thousands inhabitants of Kazakhstan battled on the
Great Patriotic War. Many of them didn't come back home. In the back million
Kazakhstan’s citizens forged the Victory. Nobody is forgotten, nothing is
forgotten!
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07.24.2013
The first National Olympic Games of Lithuania took place in 1938 in Kaunas. The purpose
of the Lithuanian Olympic Games is association on sports grounds of Lithuanians
from all over the world. Idea of the sports meets is to promote a national
consent, preservation of understanding of belonging to the Lithuanian nation at
young generation.
On July 13, 2013 the Republic of Lithuania post introduced into
circulation a postage stamp devoted to the 75 anniversary of the first Olympic
Games of the Lithuanians.
The issue is printed in mini sheet of 8 values and label with decorating
margins. Artist T. Dragunas. Offset.
Art paper. Size of stamp: 30 x 36 mm. Edition: 80
000 copies.
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07.23.2013
On July 20, 2013 the post of Moldova presented a next issue
devoted to the Romanian policy, culture and literature figures. Into the post
circulation is introduced a set of 2 values dated for the 120th anniversary of policy,
economist and writer Anton Krihan and the 70th anniversary of poet, publicist
and politician Adrian Peunesku.
The stamps are printed in 2 mini sheets of 10 sets with decorating margins. Artist:А. Karachentseva. Edition - 50 000 copies.
Anton Krikhan (1893-1993) is the Romania Parliament member and
leader of the agrarian commission. He taught at agronomics faculty at the Yassy
University and defended the dissertation in Sorbonne. Author of scientific
works on economy. Lived 100 years. Adrian Peunesku (1940-2010) is the "court" poet of
the dictator Ceausescu, author of the patriotic verses in the Romanian language.
Senator and deputy of the modern Romania Parliament.
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07.22.2013
15 years ago Astana city became the official capital of the
Republic of Kazakhstan. Now the Day of City is the state holiday in Kazakhstan
and it’s noted on July 6. Based in 1830 as the Cossack outpost, the present
Kazakhstan’s capital differs beauty and singularity. The modern architectural
constructions unrecognizably changed the look of the city which became the decoration
of Astana.
On July 4, 2013 by the enterprise of post service
"Kazpochta" by series "Memorable and Anniversaries" introduced
into circulation of 2 postage Blocks devoted to the 15 anniversary of Astana as
the capitals of Kazakhstan. On stamps in blocks are presented the President of
the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev, a municipal coat of arms, an emblem
of the international EXPO 2007 exhibition which has taken place in Astana, and
also the main sights of the capital.
Design: К. Ibraishin. Printing - offset in 4 colors. Perforation:
frame. Size of Block: 82.5 х 99
mm. Size of stamps in Block: 27.5 х 33 mm. Edition of each Block: 10 000
copies.
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