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Learn about the issuance and distribution of state signs of postal payment in Russia, regulated by Federal law. Discover the role of Rossvyaz and JSC MARKA, thematic issue plans, joint stamp issues, and the development of philately. Dive into the world of philately and explore the unique features of Russian postage stamps.
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Supervises issuance and distribution of state signs of postal payment in the Russian Federation
Federal law “On Postal Communication” Adopted by State Dumaon 24 June 1999 Approved by the Federation Council on 2 July 1999 • the notion of “state sign of postal payment” is introduced • an exclusive right to publish and distribute state signs of • postal payment is only given to a federal body of executive power • Pursuant to the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation, • such authorized body is • the Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz) 1
Commission on State Signs of Postal Payment • functions under the auspices of the Federal Communications Agency • the Commission comprises representatives of the Administration of the • President, state and non-governmental organizations,Union of Philatelists • of Russia,and postal communication operators • the Commission approves • thematic issue plans of postage stamps; • envelopes and postcards with an original stamp; • special cancellation postmarks • the Commission decides on security features, • launch of new definitive stamps and other matters 2
Decree of the Ministry of Telecom of Russia “On approving the Regulation of State Signs of Postal Payment and Special Cancellation Postmarks of the Russian Federation” Thematic issue plans are drawn up based on requests by authorities of federal postal communication, state and non-governmental companies and organizations, Union of Philatelists of Russia, and individuals • the principles of forming issue plans: • the issues may not be dedicated to living persons • outstanding people may only be featured on stamps no earlier than 10 years after their death and to celebrate their anniversaries divisible by 25 • historic events, and anniversaries of constituent entities, cities and companies may only be depicted on stamps if the date is divisible by 50 3
System of publishing and distribution of state signs of postal payment JSC MARKA • Reincorporated in 2017 • 100% of shares belong to the state • Rossvyaz administration is a part of the Board JSC GOZNAK 4
State signs of postal payment volume • the 2018 volume is as follows: • 126 various postage stamps • 28 postcards with an original stamp • 22 envelopes with an original stamp • 121 artistic stamped envelopes • 260 artistic stamped postcards The total volume amounted to 1.5 billion of copies 5
Philatelic showroom network There are 53 Collector Showrooms in the largest cities of Russia 6
World Association of the Development of Philately (WADP) Activities • In 2012, the Rossvyaz delegation took part in the 25th UPU Congress • Russia has been the WADP President since 2012 • In 2016, Russia was re-elected for the second term • Artyom Adibekov, JSC Marka Director General, • represents Russia in WADP 7
Joint stamp issues Since 1992, Russia has carried out 50 joint issues with other countries • Sweden • USA • Belarus • Cyprus • Israel • Switzerland • Iran • Germany • North Korea • Romania • France • Cuba • Kazakhstan • Serbia • Montenegro • Armenia • Italy • Spain • Turkey • Lichtenstein • Monaco • India • Ukraine • Bulgaria • Mongolia • Korea • Azerbaijan • Mexico • Laos • Malta • Slovenia • Argentina • Macedonia 8
Joint stamp issues Participation in PostEurop Russian stamps were recognized the best of all the EUROPA issues in 2012 and 2015 Participation injoint issues of RCC Member Countries 9
Official cancellation ceremonies of stamped products The Federal Communications Agency and JSC Marka pay great attention to presenting state signs of postal payment. Members of public authorities and non-governmental organizations take part in the events 10
Introduction of digital technologies in postage stamps Unique security features Augmented Reality 11
Our goal is to promote philately in Russia • cooperation between the Federal Communications Agency, the Union of Philatelists of Russia and JSC Marka aids in developing interest for philately in Russian citizens • Printruns of commemorative stamps have increased 2.5 times for 5 years 12
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