Russia (Odessa) 1922 Famine Relief 250 Rubles

Russia · 1922 · 250 Rubles

This 250 Ruble stamp was issued by the Odessa Pomgol (Commission for Aid to the Starving) in 1922. It features a hand holding a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing agricultural bounty and the urgent need for food relief during the devastating famine.

Created as a local issue during the Russian Civil War and the subsequent famine of 1921-1922, these stamps were used to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Odessa, a key port city in Ukraine, which was severely affected by the crisis.