Russia 5826a, 1991 Europa - Space Exploration

Russia · 1991 · 25k

This stamp was issued as part of the 1991 Europa series with the common theme of 'Space Exploration'. The design features a satellite orbiting the Earth, with a cosmonaut in a spacesuit floating nearby. It commemorates the achievements of the Soviet space program.

Issued in 1991, this stamp represents one of the final issues of the Soviet Union (USSR) before its dissolution in December of the same year. The Europa theme of space exploration highlights a key area of Cold War competition and national pride.