Soviet Russia 1921 Pomgol Famine Relief Semi-Postal Stamp

Russia · 1921 ·

This semi-postal stamp from Soviet Russia, issued in 1921, is part of the first Pomgol series. It features a design depicting a hand sowing seeds, symbolizing hope and agricultural recovery during a period of severe famine. The stamp was sold at a premium, with the surcharge dedicated to famine relief efforts.

Issued during the devastating Volga famine of 1921-1922, these stamps were a crucial fundraising tool for the Pomgol (All-Russian Public Committee for Aid to Famine Victims) organization. The famine was a catastrophic event, exacerbated by civil war and drought, leading to millions of deaths.