Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Russia Post released a stamp on 31st August 2012 to commemorate Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Vladivostok. The stamp depicts the official logo of the APEC summit, and the bridge on the Russian island.

Motilal Nehru

India Post released a stamp of  Motilal Nehru on 25th September 2012 to celebrate his 150th Birthday. Motilal Nehru was a lawyer, an activist of the Indian National Movement and an important leader of the Indian National Congress, who also served as the Congress President twice. He is the father of Jawaharlal Nehru who became the first Prime Minister of Independent India.

 

Holy Trinity

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 30th August 2012 on Holy Trinity Church in the series "World cultural heritage of Russia. "

200 years of Russia's victory in the War of 1812

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 27th August 2012 to commemorate 200 years of Russia's victory in the War of 1812.

The stamp depicts the official emblem of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Russia's victory in the war of 1812, approved by the President of the Russian Federation. In the outer border the pictures of  - artillery, infantry and cavalry can be seen.

Vasa

 

 

 Vasa which set sail on its maiden voyage from the capital city Stockholm in Sweden on 10th August 1628. After a few minutes, after sailing about 2 Kms, the Ship keeled over and sank. It was after 333 years in 1961, theVasa was salvaged. It has become a global attraction and it is the only preserved vessel from the 16th Century of its kind in the World. It is housed in its own Museum on Djurgarden in Stockholm

History of Russian Cossacks.

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 22nd August 2012 on the History of Cossacks.

The stamp features the Yenisei, Orenburg and Ussuri Cossack in traditional clothing. The Outer design has the weapons and Flags.

1150 years of Rostov

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 20th August 2012 to commemorate 1150 years of Rostov.

100 Years of Russian Airforce.

Russia Post released a stamp to commemorate 100 years of Russian Air force on 10th August 2012.

The stamp depicts the emblem of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Air Force, and the Tu-160.

F.A.Tsandera (1887-1933)

Russia Post released a stamp on 8th August 2012 to commemorate 125 years of birth of F.A.Tsandera. The stamp depicts F.A.Tsandera and a model ship airplane.

Husain Ahmad Madani

India Post released a stamp of  Husain Ahmad Madani on 29th August 2012. He was a religious scholar and freedom fighter.

Great Voyages of New Zealand

New Zealand Post will release a set of 5 stamp on 5th September 2012 and other philatelic items like MS, FDC etc. featuring 5 sailing Vessels

As a small nation surrounded by water, New Zealand has relied on ships and vessels as a means of transport for as long as it's been inhabited. The 'Great Voyages of New Zealand' stamp issue features five vessels that have played a part in shaping New Zealand.

Source: New Zealand Post

Backpack Parachute.

Russia Post released a stamp on 2nd August 2012 to comemmorate 100 years of testing of Backpack Parachute and its inventor G.E.Kotelnikov. The stamp depicts the inventor and parachutes.

10th anniversary of the Southern Cross operation in Antarctica

The Correos Argentino has issued a stamp to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Southern Cross operation in Antarctica during which the Icebreaker A.R.A. Almirante Irizar, primarily responsible for the operation of the Southern Cross, provided assistance, supplies and medical aid to the German ship Magdalena Oldendorff locked in Antarctica. The stamp features the Argentinean icebreaker, the map showing the location of the event and the flags of Argentina and Germany.

Modern Art of Russia

Russia Post released a set of 6 stamp of the series Modern Art of Russia on 30th July 2012.

The stamps depicts the following:
1. A.V.Balashov "Monument FIShalyapin  Kazan" of 1999.
2. A.I.Suhovetsky "Autumn Interior" of 1992.
3. V.I.Nesterenko "Russian Madonna" of 2005.
4. A.N.Kovalchuk "Mammoths  Khanty-Mansiysk" of  2007.
5.  S.A.Gavrilyachenko "Cossack-off. Stremyannaya" of 1999.
6. G.A.Leman "Warm day" of 1996.

London Olympics - Maxi card / Postcard

India Post has created a set of 4 postcard on London Olympics which can be used as Maxi card or Picture postcard. The price of each card is Rs.10/- each.

London Olympics - 2012

Russian Post issued a Souvenir Sheet on 26.07.2012 to commemorate the London Olympics, 2012.