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MINT USSR / SOVIET UNION STAMP COLLECTION. Complete 18-Page “????? ” Deluxe Stockbook (1970s-1980s Commemoratives). USSR (Soviet Union) & Early Russian Federation. Primarily 1970s – 1980s (Late Soviet Period). Mint / Unused (Includes both Mint Never Hinged & select CTOs). Deluxe 18-Page Padded “????? ” Cover Stockbook. 18 Pages (Completely filled with historical thematic issues). The stockbook measures 10″ x 7″ x 1. The collection spans 18 pages, filled with vibrant, pristine, unused commemorative stamps and souvenir sheets celebrating the height of Soviet space, military, artistic, and cultural achievements from the 1970s and 1980s. The stamps are beautifully organized and display striking, high-contrast graphics typical of Soviet-era state-commissioned design. Includes the highly collectible. 40th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII). Series (issued 1985, 5k values), alongside issues celebrating the. 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the USSR. (1982, 10k values), and communist party congress milestones. Global Relations & Historical Figures (1950s-1980s) Focuses on prominent state-level anniversaries and cultural figures. Notable highlights include the 1981 joint. Soviet-Indian Friendship and Telecommunication Space Link. Issue (featuring Indira Gandhi and Leonid Brezhnev, 50k), portrait stamps of Karl Marx, and various technical & communist congress issues. Commemorative stamp (flying the US and Soviet flags side-by-side, 5k value), alongside military medals, 1977 Constitution declarations, and various state security/hero awards. Famous Figures & Global Leaders (1960s-1980s) Features highly detailed historical portraiture. Includes the 1988 tribute issue to. (Struggle for Freedom), alongside iconic Russian scientists, writers (including Ivan Fedorov), academics (Lavrentyev), and early labor movement pioneers. Fine Art Series: Masterpieces of Russian Galleries (1970s) Showcases classic Russian oil paintings and historic portraiture from the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Hermitage, including works by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Rubens, and detailed multi-colored commemorative panels from 1977. 175th Birth Anniversary of Alexander Pushkin. (1974, 50k), surrounded by classic Russian landscape paintings, baroque masterpieces, and Romantic-era portraiture from national museums. Classic European Masters & Hermitage Acquisitions Dedicated to classic European oil paintings on canvas, including beautiful multi-color prints of works by Rembrandt, French classical painters, and Renaissance portraiture housed in Soviet museums. Russian Fine Arts & Realist Masterpieces (1970s) A continuation of the gorgeous fine art series, displaying high-quality reproductions of 19th-century portraits, winter landscape scenes, and detailed commemorative blocks celebrating Russian painters. Ivan Shishkin “Pines Lit by the Sun” Full Sheet (1986) A standout philatelic piece: a completely intact, pristine, full 8-stamp sheet of Ivan Shishkin’s famous 1886 painting. “Pines Lit by the Sun”. It features a beautiful, highly detailed ornamental border, completely unsevered. Cosmonauts & Early Space Exploration (1960s-1980s) Highly sought-after space theme! Includes a dramatic, retro-futuristic sheet celebrating the. 15th Anniversary of the First Spacewalk. 25th Anniversary of Sputnik. Souvenir sheet (50k value showing the Sputnik launcher), early Soviet cosmonaut portrait sets from 1969, and joint international missions including the Soviet-French. Soviet Navy, Admirals & Arctic Icebreakers (1970s-1987) Features a highly detailed 1987 set honoring legendary Russian Admirals (Ushakov, Nakhimov, Lazarev, Senyavin) alongside beautiful, vibrant illustrations of historic Soviet Arctic Icebreakers. Dezhnev, Sibiryakov, Pilot, Moskva. History of Aviation & Military Transport (1970s) Tracks early aviation and Soviet engineering. Includes highly collectible illustrated stamps of historical biplanes, cargo aircraft, passenger aircraft, and heavy-duty helicopters (Mi-series and early transport planes). 1980 Moscow Summer Olympic Games (Complete Thematic Run) Features the highly iconic. Olympic Mascot souvenir sheet (1 ruble value), as well as thematic sporting stamps (equestrian, track and field, gymnastics) and the Tallinn Olympic Sailing Regatta series. WWF Polar Bear Conservation. Series, regional birds, forest wildlife, native flowers, and rare mammals from the Siberian wilderness. Condition: Outstanding, untouched, and vibrant. All stamps are unused and have been preserved behind protective glassine strips. The album pages are clean, rigid, and free from moisture or foxing. The padded burgundy cover with the gold-embossed “????? ” title shows beautifully, with minor shelf wear on the edges consistent with travel and storage. Please review the high-resolution listing photos closely as they form a primary part of the physical item description. Thanks for looking at my listing. Please take a look at my other listings. Please feel free to message me with any questions or for closer photos of specific pages.

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Rare Moskvitch Moscow 1980 Olympics Official Emblem 1:43 USSR CCCP Mint Green Diecast with Box. Official Moscow 1980 Olympic Edition – Cold War Collectible. Offered here is a rare 1:43 scale Moskvitch diecast automobile produced in the Soviet Union (CCCP) during the historic. This model prominently displays the official Moscow 1980 Olympic emblem on the side – a commemorative marking issued for the Olympic period. Not a standard production model – this is an Olympic-marked edition. ? Moskvitch – Soviet Automotive Icon. One of the most recognized automobile producers of the USSR. Moskvitch vehicles were symbols of everyday Soviet life, and Olympic editions represent a unique crossover between Soviet industry and international sport history. ? Rare Factory Mint / Pistachio Green. Finished in a beautiful pastel mint / pistachio green – a much harder-to-find factory variation compared to common Soviet production colors. The soft green tone is highly display-friendly and gives the model a distinctive late-Soviet aesthetic. Scale: 1:43. Model: Moskvitch. Official Moscow 1980 Olympic emblem?? . Made in USSR (CCCP)???? . Original “?????????????? ” box included. Cold War era production. Mint vintage condition. Original paint retains strong gloss. No visible chips or play wear. Olympic emblem crisp and intact. Chrome trim and wheels excellent. Displays beautifully. Original Soviet packaging. Clear plastic window intact. One side glue seam separated. Structurally complete and displays well. Please review photos carefully for full details. The 1980 Moscow Olympics were one of the most politically significant sporting events of the Cold War. Official Olympic marking? Soviet automotive history? Rare color variation? Original packaging? Increasingly scarce collectible. Boxed Olympic Moskvitch models in uncommon colors are becoming harder to find in high-grade condition. Moskvitch olympic car, moscow 1980 olympics, ussr diecast car, cccp collectible, cold war memorabilia, rare soviet toy, 1 43 moskvitch, green diecast car, soviet olympic souvenir, vintage ussr model, boxed soviet car, retro russian collectible, moskvitch 1980 edition.

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SOVIET UNION – 10 ROUBLES 1978 (l) PROOF Y# 161, 1980 OLYMPICS, POLE VOULTING.

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Vintage 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics souvenir vase featuring the official Olympic emblem with stylized Kremlin tower and Olympic rings. This decorative vessel showcases intricate pierced filigree metalwork around the center band with a satin-finished silver-plated body. Today they are highly collectible among Olympic, Cold War, and Soviet memorabilia collectors. Event: 1980 Summer Olympics (XXII Olympiad). Host City: Moscow, USSR. Material: Silver-plated metal (not solid silver). Design: Filigree band with applied Olympic emblem. Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. No dents or cracks. Logo is crisp and well defined. Please review all photos for details. A fantastic display piece for Olympic collectors, Soviet history enthusiasts, or vintage décor lovers.

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We describe items to the best of our knowledge. You will receive exactly the stamps shown in the images, even if the text description differs. Feel free to ask any questions about condition, perforations, watermarks, etc. Add selected items to your cart. Wait for the updated invoice.

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CCCP Soviet Union Communist Cold War Era Enamel Pin Lot 60’s 70’s Expo Olympics. 15 metal enamel pinback lot, note the missing back pin bar on the blue and red pin showing a castle. I think the Lenin 1870 to 1970 is silver (not 925 but in the 800’s, I’ve seen it described that way but I can’t read the markings on the back). — See photos for condition details. — I don’t have a way to arrange for a local pick-up of this item, I’m sorry for the inconvenience.

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VINTAGE ORIGINAL SOVIET UNION WOMEN’S TEAM SPORT TRAINING / WARM UP OUTFIT / JOGGING SUIT. SCARCE AND UNIQUE SOVIET ERA OLYMPIC / INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION COLLECTIBLE. A BOLD & STRIKING DESIGN FEATURING THE LARGE CCCP ON THE BACK OF SWEAT SHIRT WHILE THE RED PANTS ARE ADORNED WITH REPETITIVE HAMMER & SICKLE AND STAR’S ALONG EACH PANT LEG. AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO ADD A UNUSUAL COLLECTIBLE TO YOUR COLLECTION. APPROX MEASUREMENTS ARE 25 ” FROM UNDERARM TO UNDERARM AND 30 ” FROM TOP OF COLLAR TO BASE AND THE SLEEVE LENGTH WAS MEASURED FROM BASE OF COLLAR STITCH LINE TO END OF CUFF SLEEVE, WHICH WAS ROUGHLY 30. NOTE, THERE ARE SOME SELECT SHAPE ISSUE’S. SOME ISOLATED TINY HOLE’S LOCATED BY WEARERS LEFT SIDE COLLAR EDGE. ANOTHER ON ELASTIC BAND AT THE BACK OF NECK. ANOTHER AT WEARERS RIGHT SHOULDER AREA. ANOTHER ON THE INNER BACKSIDE ELASTIC BAND (AT BASE OF SWEAT SHIRT). 2 SMALL HOLE’S AT EDGE OF WEARERS RIGHT SLEEVE CUFF. ANOTHER 2 LOCATED NEAR THE SEAM ON CUFF OF WEARERS LEFT SLEEVE. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOOK AT ALL THE IMAGES POSTED IN THIS LISTING. AND ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO ASK ME ANY QUESTION’S. ALL THE VERY BEST.

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All are in good collectible condition. Everything pictured is included.

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This is a lovely item to own or to give as a special gift. Soviet men’s mechanical watches Lightning Moscow-80 with a bear of the USSR. Was produced specifically after the 1980 Olympics, held in Moscow. Then the Soviet Union won and this event became truly significant in the history of the country. The watch case, made of stainless steel of high strength. Is impeccable and has a diameter of 44 millimeters. The ears for a strap with a width of 22 millimeters fit perfectly into the overall design of the watch. The light spacious dial contains a large Arabic digitization, an image of Olympic rings (represents five continents of the world) and of course the smiling Bear – a symbol of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games. Black watch and minute arrows are installed in the center with pointed tips. The second arrow is brought down instead of ” 6 hours ” with its own scale and designations. A strong mineral glass is installed in front of the dial, and on the back. Instead of the usual metal cover. There is a transparent panel through which the clockwork of Lightning is visible. The entire 3602 caliber mechanism is manually assembled at the Chelyabinsk Watch Plant, USSR. This model provides up to 36 hours of continuous operation after a full factory of mechanics. The clock is accurate until a minute. The lightning, which has undergone preventive maintenance by the master. Looks great and is able to last many years with proper care. The strap is not included, we can choose your taste and color If necessary, you can equip with a special gift box. Please view all photos along with reading this description. If there is anything I need to clarify, feel free to ask questions. So please keep checking my items for sale. Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. I check myself each product and sell only the best quality products. In any case, if you are not satisfied with the product, first, please contact me and I will do everything to your satisfaction. I accepted within 30 days, In its original packaging and on condition the item is its original condition as received. My customers are very important to me! Please, In case of any problem or question, please feel free to contact me and I will do everything I can to make you be satisfied! Thank you for shopping.

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1976 VALERI KHARLAMOV WINTER OLYMPICS HOCKEY PHOTO SOVIET UNION NHL RUSSIAN CCCP. FANTASTIC ITALIAN PRESS PHOTO.

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