July 5, 2012

Triumphal Arch in Moscow


Russia Post issued a stamp on 14th June 2012 of Triumphal Arch in Moscow which is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Russia's victory in the war of 1812.The current arch was built  in 1966-68 in the middle of Kutuzov Avenue, close to the Victory Park. An open space surrounding the arch is known as the Victory Square.

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