uncommon1900-1945

RSFSR Famine Relief 5000 Rubles

Name: RSFSR Famine Relief 5000 Rubles
Brand: Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic · 1922 · 5000 rubles

The stamp features a central hammer and sickle emblem within a star, flanked by wheat sheaves, with text indicating the country, denomination, and purpose 'Aid to the Starving'.

Issued during the severe Russian famine of 1921-1922, this semi-postal stamp was intended to raise funds for relief efforts, highlighting a critical period in early Soviet history.

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famine-relief soviet-symbols charity

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