1025th Anniversary of Christianization of Kievan Rus'
Ukraine · 2013 · 5.40 hrn
The stamp commemorates the 1025th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus', depicting a historical scene of baptism with religious figures and a cross. It is part of a joint issue souvenir sheet from Ukraine.
This stamp commemorates a pivotal moment in Eastern European history, marking the adoption of Christianity by Kievan Rus' in 988 AD, which profoundly influenced the culture and identity of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. It is a joint issue, highlighting the shared historical significance for these nations.
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Image: <div class="fn value"> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrposhta" class="extiw" title="w:Ukrposhta">Ukrposhta</a>.The photo by O. Soldatenko, the design of the souvenir sheet by K. Lavro.<br><small>Scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Dmitry_Ivanov" title="User:Dmitry Ivanov">Dmitry Ivanov</a>.</small></div> · License: Public domain
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