The 500th anniversary of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda.

Russia Post issued a Souvenir Sheet on the occasion of 500th anniversary of the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda on 18th May 2013.

The Alexandrovskaya Sloboda is the oldest residence of Moscow monarchs. By the order of the Grand Prince of Moscow Vasily III the best Russian and Italian artists have built a magnificent palace in Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. Since December 11, 1513 Sloboda became the residence of the Monarch, his family and court. The Embassies from many European countries were received and the most important political and trade agreements were concluded in the chambers of the Alexandrov Kremlin.

The souvenir sheet depicts the ensemble of the Alexandrovsky Kremlin of the XVI century.