October 30, 2013

The 1150th Anniversary of Smolensk.

Russia Post issued a Souvenir sheet to celebrate 1150th Anniversary of Smolenskon, one of the first cities of ancient Russia, on  21st September 2013.

Stamp shows the Smolensk fortress wall and the coat of arms of Smolensk. Outside picture shows the various periods of history of Smolensk: the inception of the city and a fragment of a wooden fortification end of XVI - early XVII centuries. Battle of Smolensk War of 1812 and the banner Neverovskiy Infantry Division , Battle of Smolensk in 1941 and the banner of 630 Infantry Regiment 107 division, State flag of the Russian Federation and the parade on the background of modern architectural structures : Smolensk Central station and a residential building.

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