Russia 1992 First Definitive Issue, St. George Slaying the Dragon

Russia · 1992 · 15 kopecks

This stamp features the iconic image of Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon with a spear. This powerful symbol is a central element of the coat of arms of Moscow and has deep roots in Russian culture and Orthodox Christianity. The design is rendered in a simple, graphic style, typical of definitive issues.

Issued in 1992, this was part of the first definitive series of the newly formed Russian Federation following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991. This series marked a significant symbolic break from the Soviet era, reintroducing traditional Russian national and religious imagery.