Heroes Counterintelligence

Russia Post released 2 set of 2 stamp each on the counterintelligence heroes of the Soviet Union on 17th December 2018

Krygin Mikhail Petrovich (1918–1945) - military counterintelligence officer, lieutenant. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously) was awarded for showing courage and heroism in the fight against the Japanese invaders during the Seysin operation.

Vasily Mikhailovich Chebotaryov (1918–1944) - military counterintelligence, guard lieutenant. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously) was awarded for the exemplary performance of combat missions of the command at the front, courage and heroism shown in battles during the operation "Bagration".

Sergey Sergeyevich Gromov (1966–1995) - Soviet and Russian officer, captain of the Airborne Forces, counterintelligence officer. On February 27, 1995, for the courage and heroism shown in the performance of service and military duty, Captain Sergey Sergeevich Gromov was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation posthumously. He was awarded medals "For Courage", "For distinction in military service" 1st and 2nd degrees.

Ugryumov German Alekseevich (1948–2001) - figure of the state security agencies of Russia, admiral, Hero of the Russian Federation. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of December 20, 2000 for courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty. Awarded the Order for Military Merit, Badge of Honor; medals, including "For Courage in a Fire" (1974); badges "Honorary Counterintelligence Officer" (1997); "For service in counterintelligence" 2nd and 3rd degree.

Mahatma Gandhiji at Udupi

A special cover was released at Udupi to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's Visit as part of Eradication of Untouchability and Swadeshi Andholana.

Cover Code: KTK/56/2019

Mahatma Gandhiji's Visit to Mangaluru.

A special cover was released in Mangaluru on 23rd February 2019 to celebrate Mahatma Gandhiji's Visit to Mangaluru.

Cover Code; KTK/55/2019

Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation

Russia Post released a stamp on Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation on 14th December 2018 depicting its emblem and the building.

The Federal Service for the Regulation of the Alcohol Market (Rosalkogolregulirovanie) is the federal executive body responsible for monitoring the production and circulation of ethyl alcohol, alcohol and alcohol-containing products, for the supervision and provision of services in Russia.

Postal Wrestling Tournament

A special cover was released on 26th November 2018 on the occasion of the 32nd All India Postal Wrestling Tournament at Lucknow.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

25 years of the Constitution of the Russian Federation

A souvenir sheet was released on 12th December 2018 to celebrate 25 years of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

 

The Constitution of the Russian Federation is the highest regulatory legal act of the Russian Federation adopted on December 12, 1993. Stamps depict the Constitution, the  the building of the Federal Assembly, the Government building and the courts of the Russian Federation with the flag and, citizens and an excerpt from Article 2 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

 

Bidar ; Historic City

A set of 5 special cover was released by the CPMG, Karnataka on the tourist places of Bidar on 10th January 2019 consisting of five archaeological cancellations reflecting the rich cultural and heritage of Bidar as part of Bidarpex, philatelic exhibition held at Bidar from 9th to 11th January 2019. The cost of the set is Rs.150/-

This special cover depicts Chowbara, built in pre-islamic period, Narayanpur Shiva temple built in 12th century and Jalasangi Kamalishwar temple built by King Vikramaditya of Chalukya Dynasty.

This special cover depicts the 108 feet Basaveshwar statue of Basavakalyan, Shri Kshetra papnash Shiva Temple of Bidar, Shilabalike statues of Jalasangi and Shri Kshetra Narasimha Jhira, a cave Temple can be seen.

Historical city of Bidar was the capital of Bahamani rulers during the 15th Century. This cover depicts Solah Kambha Masjid, Ashtoor tomb, Bidar Fort and Bahamani Tombs.

This special cover depictsAnubhava Mantapa of Basavakalyan, Manikprabhu Sansthan of Maniknagar, Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Saheb and Saint Paul's Methodist church of Bidar and Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple of Humnabad.

This special cover depicts  Mohammed Gawan Madarasa, remains of an ancient theological college, Baridshahi Park Tomb of Baridi Sultans and Dev Dev Van one of the largest botanical parks of Karnataka.

Cover Code: KTK/16/2019 to KTK/20/2019

Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

Russia Post released a stamp of Alexandr Solzhenitsyn on 11th December 2018 depicting his portrait, observation tower in the colony and Matryonin yard.

Alexander Isaevich Solzhenitsyn (1918–2008) was a prose writer, playwright, poet, publicist. and Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1970).

St. Agnes High School, Mangalore

A special cover was released to celebrate 100 years of St. Agnes High School, Mangalore which is said to be the first Women's College of Mangalore.

Cover Code: KTK/54/2019

Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100 years of Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation depicting its emblem on 7th December 2018.

Sukshetra Harkud

A special cover was released on Sukshetra Harkud on 7th January 2019 at Mudbi.

Sukshetra Harkud Hiremath Sansthan is part of an important cultural heritage of Veerashaivas in Karnataka.It is a center for spirituality, education, relegion, culture and literature.

Cover Code: KTK/04/2019

Outstanding Lawyers of Russia

A set of 3 stamp was released by Russia Post on Outstanding Lawyers of Russia on 3rd December 2018.

The Lawyers depicted on the Stamps are:
Yu.P. Novitsky (1882-1922)
O.S. Ioffe (1920-2005)
D.N. Zamyatnin (1805-1881)

Shri Veerabhadreshwara Temple Humnabad

A special cover on Shri Veerabhadreshwara Temple Humnabad was released at Maniknagar on 4th January 2019.

Shri Veerabhadreshwara Temple Humnabad built in 1725 by Raja Ramachandra Jadhav and dedicated to Lord Veerabhadreshwara another form of Lord Shiva. Temple is famous for its moving pillars. A seven days annual Veerabhadreshwara Jatra is being celebrated in the month of January in a massive way. The devotees come during jatra for performing Fire Walk.

Cover Code: KTK/03/2019

Zhukovsky Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute

Russia Post released a stamp on 30th November 2018 to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Zhukovsky Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute depicting its logo, MS-21 civilian aircraft against the backdrop of a wind tunnel.

World Braille Day.

A special cover was released on 4th January 2019 at Maniknagar to celebrate World Braille Day, the birthday of Louis Braille who is the inventor of Braille Script.

Cover Code: KTK/02/2019.

Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a stamp on Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on 27th November 2018 depicting its building and emblem.