Solemn canceling postage block “” Lena Pillars “of a series of stamps” World Natural Heritage of Russia “will be held February 10 at the post office number 27, Yakutsk.
A unique natural phenomenon – Lena Pillars – known to people since ancient times. Before multikilometer string of bizarre rocks, created severe Yakut nature – wind, rain, frost and mighty Lena, people freeze delighted in our time. In 1995, on the territory of about 500 thousand. Hectares was formally established a national nature reserve. In 2012, he was included in the list of UNESCO as “World Natural Heritage” and transformed in the Natural Park “Lena Pillars”. For the curious tourists visit these mysterious places – a great success and a memory for years to come. This year the park celebrates its 20th anniversary.
“In the entire history of the Russian and Soviet philately is the third postage stamp dedicated to the Lena River: in 1959 in a series of stamps” Landscapes of the USSR “was published with the brand image of the Lena River, in 1997 in a large series of” Regions of Russia “was published with the brand image of the Lena Pillars”– said YSIA leading specialist public relations AFPS Sakha (Yakutia) – FSUE “Russian Post” Asya Solovyova.
Now philatelists and any acquired this post block, as well as a beautiful envelope with a picture of a proud peregrine falcons on one of the rocks can keep it for a long memory, and send to your friends as a souvenir in other cities and countries. Take part in the special cancellation on February 10 at the post office 6,770,027 Anyone can visit and the city of Yakutsk.
Souvenir sheet issued Izdattsentr FSUE “Marka”. Artist-designer: A. Moskovets.
Source: YSIA
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