1920-2023 Former Countries of the Soviet Union Collection, 59 Mint and Used Stamps

Explore Former Soviet Union States with This Collection

This collection includes 59 mint and used stamps from nations that were once part of the Soviet Union.  Issued between 1920 and 2023, these stamps reflect the history of the former Communist superpower.  They picture symbols of the government, as well as historic landmarks, Russia’s role in early space exploration, and much more.  Some of the stamps were issued after the fall of the Soviet Union and feature more recent events, including a Ukraine stamp issued in support of its war against Russian aggression.

The History Behind These Stamps: The Soviet Union was formed in 1922 and grew throughout the following decades.  Under the leadership of cruel dictators like Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, the government gained power and overwhelmed surrounding nations.  During the peak of its power, the Soviet Union was the largest country on earth, covering about one-sixth of the Earth’s land surface. The nations consumed by the communist government lived under the iron thumb of its leaders.  Change began in the 1980s under Gorbachev, when he instituted reforms known as glasnost and perestroika.  In 1989, nations formerly aligned with the Soviet Union began overthrowing their governments.  Nationalism and a desire for self-rule surged among Soviet countries.  Finally, in December 1991, Gorbachev recognized the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to the independence citizens were yearning for.

You'll receive stamps from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

This collection of stamps from former Soviet Union republics would be a great jumpstart to a new worldwide collection or a neat addition to your established collection.  Order now and begin exploring the history and culture of all these nations.