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Welcome to Charity Item. Main article: Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961. The 1961 redenomination introduced 1 new ruble equal to 10 old rubles and restated all wages, prices and financial records into new rubles. It differed from the confiscatory nature of the 1947 reform when banknotes were reduced to. Of their value but wages and prices remained the same. Its parity to the US dollar. It implies a gold. Parity of Rbls 31.50 per troy. Banknotes and coins of this series were designed by Ivan Dubasov. Two Rbls 10 coins introduced in 1978 to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics. The 1958 pattern series: by 1958, plans for a monetary reform were underway and a number of coin pattern designs were being experimented with before implementation. The most notable of these was the 1958 series, in denominations of 1, 2, 3 and 5 kopecks in copper-zinc, and 10, 15, 20 and 50 kopecks and 1, 3 and 5 rubles in copper nickel. These coins all had the same basic design and became the most likely for release. Indeed, they were mass-produced before the plan was scrapped and a majority of them were melted down. During this time, 1957 coins would continue to be restruck off old dies until the new coin series was officially released in 1961. This series is considered the most valuable of Soviet issues due to their scarcity. On 1 January 1961, the currency was revalued again at a rate of 10:1, but this time a new coinage was introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 3 and 5 kopecks in aluminium-bronze, and 10, 15, 20 and 50 kopecks and 1 ruble in cupro-nickel-zinc. Like previous issues, the front featured the state arms and title while the back depicted date and denomination. The 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins dated 1961 had plain edges, but starting in 1964, the edges were lettered with the denomination and date. Commemorative coins of the Soviet Union. In 1965, the first circulation commemorative ruble coin was released celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. During this year the first uncirculated mint-coin sets were also released and restrictions on coin collecting were eased. In 1967, a commemorative series of 10-, 15-, 20- and 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins was released, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution and depicted Lenin and various socialist achievements. The smaller bronze denominations for that year remained unchanged. Many different circulation commemorative 1-ruble coins were also released, as well as a handful of 3- and 5-ruble coins over the years. Commemorative coins from this period were always slightly larger than general issues; 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins in particular were larger, while the 1967 series of the small denominations were the same circumference but thicker than general issues. Initially, commemorative rubles were struck in the same alloy as other circulating coins until 1975, when its composition was changed to higher-quality copper-nickel with zinc excluded. Its specifications (31 mm diameter, 12.8 grams) were nearly identical to those of the 5- Swiss franc. Coin (31.45 mm, 13.2 g, cupronickel) worth approx. Starting in 1991 with the final year of the 1961 coin series, both kopeck and ruble coins began depicting the mint marks (?) for Moscow, and (?) for Leningrad. It comes from Kharkiv, key city near Ukraine-Russia border now suffering from strong bombing attacks from russian invaders. I live in this city and now taking a part in defending Ukraine as a member of United Military Forces of Ukraine. Thank You for the attention to my items (please, observe other).

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Welcome to Charity Item. In 1924, copper and silver coins were again minted to pre-war Czarist standards, in denominations of. 1, 2, 3 and 5 kopecks in copper, 10, 15 and 20 kopecks in 50% silver, and 50 kopecks and 1 ruble in 90% silver. From this issue onward, the coins were minted in the name of the USSR (Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics). The “Workers of the World” slogan was carried forward. Copper coins were minted in two types; plain edge and reeded edge, with the plain-edged types being the fewest in number. The 1 Rbl coin was only issued in 1924, the poltinnik or Rbl. Was issued 1924-27, and the denga. Kop was issued from 1925 to 1928. In 1926, smaller aluminium-bronze coins were minted to replace the large copper ones (1 to 5 kopecks), but were not released until 1928. The larger coins were then melted down. Stalin failed to maintain the ruble’s value versus the gold ruble as early as 1925, and by 1930 its value even struggled to stay above the melt value of the silver 10-, 15- and 20-kopeck coins. In 1931, the remaining silver coins were replaced with redesigned cupro-nickel. Coins depicting a male worker holding up a shield which contained the denominations of each. 1926 and 1931 issues. It comes from Kharkiv, key city near Ukraine-Russia border now suffering from strong bombing attacks from russian invaders. I live in this city and now taking a part in defending Ukraine as a member of United Military Forces of Ukraine. Thank You for the attention to my items (please, observe other).

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Welcome to Charity Item. Main article: Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961. The 1961 redenomination introduced 1 new ruble equal to 10 old rubles and restated all wages, prices and financial records into new rubles. It differed from the confiscatory nature of the 1947 reform when banknotes were reduced to. Of their value but wages and prices remained the same. Its parity to the US dollar. It implies a gold. Parity of Rbls 31.50 per troy. Banknotes and coins of this series were designed by Ivan Dubasov. Two Rbls 10 coins introduced in 1978 to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics. The 1958 pattern series: by 1958, plans for a monetary reform were underway and a number of coin pattern designs were being experimented with before implementation. The most notable of these was the 1958 series, in denominations of 1, 2, 3 and 5 kopecks in copper-zinc, and 10, 15, 20 and 50 kopecks and 1, 3 and 5 rubles in copper nickel. These coins all had the same basic design and became the most likely for release. Indeed, they were mass-produced before the plan was scrapped and a majority of them were melted down. During this time, 1957 coins would continue to be restruck off old dies until the new coin series was officially released in 1961. This series is considered the most valuable of Soviet issues due to their scarcity. On 1 January 1961, the currency was revalued again at a rate of 10:1, but this time a new coinage was introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 3 and 5 kopecks in aluminium-bronze, and 10, 15, 20 and 50 kopecks and 1 ruble in cupro-nickel-zinc. Like previous issues, the front featured the state arms and title while the back depicted date and denomination. The 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins dated 1961 had plain edges, but starting in 1964, the edges were lettered with the denomination and date. Commemorative coins of the Soviet Union. In 1965, the first circulation commemorative ruble coin was released celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. During this year the first uncirculated mint-coin sets were also released and restrictions on coin collecting were eased. In 1967, a commemorative series of 10-, 15-, 20- and 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins was released, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution and depicted Lenin and various socialist achievements. The smaller bronze denominations for that year remained unchanged. Many different circulation commemorative 1-ruble coins were also released, as well as a handful of 3- and 5-ruble coins over the years. Commemorative coins from this period were always slightly larger than general issues; 50-kopeck and 1-ruble coins in particular were larger, while the 1967 series of the small denominations were the same circumference but thicker than general issues. Initially, commemorative rubles were struck in the same alloy as other circulating coins until 1975, when its composition was changed to higher-quality copper-nickel with zinc excluded. Its specifications (31 mm diameter, 12.8 grams) were nearly identical to those of the 5- Swiss franc. Coin (31.45 mm, 13.2 g, cupronickel) worth approx. Starting in 1991 with the final year of the 1961 coin series, both kopeck and ruble coins began depicting the mint marks (?) for Moscow, and (?) for Leningrad. It comes from Kharkiv, key city near Ukraine-Russia border now suffering from strong bombing attacks from russian invaders. I live in this city and now taking a part in defending Ukraine as a member of United Military Forces of Ukraine. Thank You for the attention to my items (please, observe other).

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USSR BIG POSTER ORIGINAL SPARTAKIAD SOVIET UNION UKRAINE. RAREST EDITION -1 of. The poster was painted by the famous Ukrainian artist Shulgan. I will always be happy to answer any questions. Please see my other lots!!! There are a lot of interesting things!

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Type V (rarest), red overprint, MNH, High CV (155). Please see my other listings. This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “tartaren” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union
• Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
• Grade: VF (Very Fine)
• Certification: Uncertified

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RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER. RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER WITH MIDI. IF ANY QUESTIONS DON`T HASITATE TO ASK. Up for sale is EXTREMELY RARE powerful Soviet vintage analog synthesizer ” RITM-2 “. It was manufactured by Kirovsky musical instruments’ factory in 1980s, designer – Viktor Nikulin. The EMI Ritm 2 is an one-voice keyboard analog synthesizer designed for solo, ensembles and orchestral playing musical compositions of any genre. It can be used both in studio & on live concerts. Endless possibilities & experimentation. As a true analog synth Ritm-2 can also play sounds of the other classical instruments (keyboard, strings, reed and percussion instruments). It can also create some specific sounds (wind, noise of surf, train, gun and whine). Using this instrument one can play some compositions with a random pitch and a timbre. Sometimes called ” Russian Moog Prodigy “, it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more. ¢ First section: Portamento/Glissando. Modulation section: modulation frequency knob (LFO), OSC section: tuning knob from “-” to “+”, modulation switch from saw, tri and random, tone switch from 32′, 16′, 8′ or 4′ , modulation level knob from 10 till 2; modulation on/off switch (linked to level knob). Mixer section: noise level knob, saw wave level knob, tri wave/rising tri wave switch, level of tri/rising wave. Filter section : cutoff freq knob, resonance, modulation switch – choose envelope, tri, wave or random, modulation level knob, keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x sliders for adsr envelope. Output section: output volume knob, phones volume knob. Amp section: switch between single – triggered envelope and repeating envelope, memory knob, 4 x sliders for adsr envelope. Connection on the rear panel: on/off switch, power wire connection (220V), fuse (0,25A). Main Audio Output – standard 1\4 TRS Jack. On the front : 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are pitch bend slider, modulation wheel. Adds MIDI IN, MIDI THRU sockets – MIDI LEARN button for fast and easy active midi channel selection. RITM-2 is a highly sought-after & rare Soviet synthesizer (together with Polivoks) which has an original, consistent analog sound & versatility. (check the Demo section below photoes). Just only about 1000 devices were produced in the USSR. The mains power of the unit is 220 volts. For 110/127v countries I`ll include voltage converter. The unit is professionally serviced, tested & is in ideal 100% working condition. Polyphony: Once voice – Oscillators: 1 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, random. LFO: LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, random waveforms) – Filter: ADSR knobs, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level. VCA: ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory. Effects: Glissando – Keyboard: 32 note – MIDI Control. Total audible range, octave: 5,5 from’F’ contra-octave to’C’ fourth octave – The error of pitch in module: 0,2% – Generator drift over 4 hours of continuous work in module: max 1,0 – Frequency change of the main generator – tone: +/- 1,0 – Output amplitude, min, V: 0,775 – Volume range control: dB 60 CONNECTION : Audio out -1/4 TRS “jack”, MIDI-In Number of octaves: 2,5. (For use with 110/127V, I`ll include a voltage converter). Cm (23,6×15,7×7,9 in). 9 kg (19.8 lbs). ALL MY ITEMS ARE POSTED Worldwide (Professionally carefully packaged). 1-3 weeks (usually 10-15 days to USA, 7-10 days to Europe, 18-25 days to Australia). RITM-2 SYNTHESIZER – PANEL TRANSLATION – MANUAL & SCHEMES – POWER CONVERTER. (for countries with 110/127v). View more great items. The item “RITM-2 RAREST SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with MIDI ussr russian moog prodigy” is in sale since Monday, February 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Synthesizers”. The seller is “alexstelsi” and is located in Europe. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Inputs//Outputs: 6.35mm (1//4″) TRS//TS Out
• Country of production: USSR
• Year of production: 1980s
• Model: Ritm-2
• Inputs/Outputs: 6.35mm (1/4″) TRS/TS Out
• Analog/Digital: Analog
• Type: Analog synthesizer
• Features: Modulation Wheel
• Brand: Ritm-2

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