USSR 25th Anniversary of the Chelyuskin Rescue

Soviet Union (USSR) · 1960 · 40 Kopecks

This stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of the heroic rescue of the crew of the steamship Chelyuskin. The design features the icebreaker Krasin, which played a crucial role in the rescue operation, navigating through the icy waters of the Arctic.

In 1934, the Soviet steamship Chelyuskin became trapped and sank in Arctic ice, leading to a dramatic and widely publicized rescue of the 104 people stranded on the ice floe. The event became a symbol of Soviet heroism and Arctic prowess.