Taras Shevchenko, 150th Anniversary of Birth

Soviet Union (USSR) · 1964 · 4 kopeks

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko, a renowned Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, and political figure. The design features a portrait of Shevchenko based on his 1840 self-portrait, set against a dark background with his name and the commemorative dates 1814-1964.

Issued by the Soviet Union, this stamp honors a key figure in Ukrainian national identity, reflecting the USSR's practice of recognizing cultural icons from its constituent republics.