27.04.2004
Painters – Skvortsov D.
Painters – Kernosov A.
Sketch author – Zaytsev L.
Stamps per sheets: 25 (5x5 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset + steel engraving; perforation - comb 12 x 12½.
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Catherine II's reign was notable for wanton development of Russian science and culture: painting and architecture, theatre and education, literature and history, sculpture and geography. This was a period famous for expeditions led by scientists.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
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| 6.00 | 42×30 | Protection of arts and sciences. Catherine II and M.V.Lomonosov. multicolor |
6.00 | 5.50 | 250000 |
№ 936
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The time of Catherine II's reign is famous for enlightenment reforms. Institutes, cadet corps and foundling-hospitals were established. Catherine II was the first to try to establish in Russia a system of primary education for everybody except for bonds.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
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| 7.00 | 30×42 | Education reform. Catherine II gives money to support education and charity. multicolor |
7.00 | 5.50 | 250000 |
№ 937
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In spite of the fact that Legislative Commission had been working just for a year, its work was useful. According to the material gathered by the Commission Catherine II passed several laws on behalf of the development of Russian society.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
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| 8.00 | 30×42 | National reforms. The Legislative Commission's sitting in the Moscow Kremlin. multicolor |
8.00 | 5.50 | 250000 |
№ 938
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Catherine's push to the the Black Sea led to the two long and bloody wars between Russia and Turkey (1768-1774 and 1787-1791), where Russia was a winner. Due to the victories Russia annexed Northen Prichernomorie and Crimea.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
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| 9.00 | 42×30 | Foreign - policy affairs. The empire borders expansion. Catherine II in the Inkerman palace in Crimea. multicolor |
9.00 | 5.50 | 250000 |
Souvenir sheet
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset + steel engraving; perforation - frame 12 x 12½; souvenir sheet size 70×90 mm; multicolor.
Souvenier sheet print quantity - 100000.
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Catherine II takes the place of honour among other Russian monarchs. Due to the empress and her companions, Catherine II's reign was a period of great victories of Russia, of the rise of Russian culture and of significant reforms. That is why this period is called Golden Age of the Russian Empire.
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| 939 | 15.00 | 37×52 | Empress Catherine II. multicolor | 15.00 | 12.00 |
Category:
History : The great names of history
Stamps:
The History of Russia.
The History of Russia.
The History of Russia. Reforms of Peter the Great.
History of Russian State. Orders of Russia.
History of the Russian state. Emperor Nicholas II.
History of Russian State. Orders of Russia.
The History of Russia. Alexander I (1777-1825).
The History of Russia.
History of Russian State. 850th Birth Anniversary of Vsevolod the Big Nest.
History of Russian State. 250th Birth Anniversary of Paul I, Russian Emperor.
The 275th birth anniversary of A.V.Suvorov (1730-1800), commander.
History of Russian State. Emperor Alexander II (1811-1881).
History of Russian State. Emperor Alexander II (1811-1881).
The history of the Russian State. Alexander the 3d (1845-1894), the emperor.
The history of the Russian State. Alexander the 3d (1845-1894), the emperor.
FDC:
The history of Russia. The 275th birth anniversary of Empress Catherine II.
Special cancellation marks:
First day. The history of Russia. Catherine II.
First day. The history of Russia. Catherine II.
Souvenir packs in cover:
Souvenir pack in cover “History of the Russian State. The 275th birth anniversary of Ekaterina II”
