One of the most prestigious, well-known and most respected institutions of higher education in Ukraine is the Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade M. Tugan-Baranovsky. The University has its roots in autumn 1917 from the Higher cooperative instructional courses. On the basis of these courses in January 1920 in Kiev, at the initiative of Professor M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky was created the Ukrainian Cooperative Institute. Since the early 60's Institute opens its first branch in Kharkiv, and then in Donetsk. So in 1961, was organized the Donetsk Institute of Soviet Trade.
In 1962, based on the faculty of the Institute of Technology was organized the Mechanical Department. The first graduates of Mechanical Engineers for trade and public feeding were in 1967. Because of their productive activities DonNUET turned into a major teaching and research center for technical and economic education, known for his achievements far beyond the borders of Ukraine.
On March 2, 2012 Institute of Food Production in DonNUET M. Tugan-Baranovsky is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To congratulate the scientific, technical and teaching staff of the Donetsk Institute gathers colleagues from neighboring Ukrainian and foreign educational institutions. Do not stay aloof from this important event and the Ukrainian-mail. In the framework of the "Own stamp" was prepared a special postage edition published in a mini sheet "Ukraine". On label list the following image: - Coat of arms of the Institute of Food Production. - The bust of the founder of the University M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky - Academic buildings of the institute #3 and #7. The postage issue was printed in a limited edition and is designed for special occasions in the walls of the school. This small sheet is not received in the sale and subscription service of Ukraine stamps does not apply to him. Administration "UkraFil" joined in congratulating the team of teaching and research institution.