№ 1469-1474. Cities of military glory.

The Vyborg offensive operation that took place in June, 1944, was a part of the vast operation at the Leningrad and Karelia fronts to distract the defensive force grouping of Finland that was German’s satellite during the World War II.
The long battles that lasted for 11 days ended with the liberation of Vyborg and withdrawal of Finland from the war.
The Decree № 341 "On awarding Vyborg the honorary title of the City of Military Glory was signed by the President of the Russian Federation in March 25, 2010.
The stamp depicts a cartouche dedicated to the feats of the Soviet Army around Vyborg that presents:
1. The bomber Pe-2
2. A 1931/37 model of the 122 mm. canon
3. A 1943 model of the self-propelled artillery weapon ISU-152