#Belarus stamps
Invasive plants of Belarus
July 25, 2014 Ministry of Communications and Informatization of the Republic of Belarus will issue stamps "Canadian Goldenrod" and "Sosnowski Hogweed" from the series "Invasive plants of Belarus." The designer of s stamp issue is Artist Alexander Mityanin. In sheets there are five stamps and one coupon. Sheet size is 110x110 mm. Circulation of 50 thousand marks Face grade "A" corresponds to the ra
Medal winners of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi – stamps from Belarus
The post of the Republic of Belarus issued 3 stamps and a souvenir sheet from the series "Medal winners of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi". The XXII Olympic Winter Games were held in Sochi (Russian Federation) from 7 to 23 February 2014.2800 athletes from 88 countries attended the event. Belarus was represented by 26 athletes (15 men and 11 women) in 5 sports disciplines. The Belarus team
Why the mention of Ukraine disappeared from the joint stamp issue marking the 70th anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders
Some media resources have spread the information that the new joint stamp marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine from fascist invaders would be released in the amended version. For some reason, the original sketch lost the mention of Ukraine. Thus, in the final version of the stamp only Belarus and Russia will appear. Supposedly, the changes were made at the
National Music Instruments – EUROPA stamp issue by Belarus
The Post of the Republic of Belarus issued two "National music instruments" bearing the EUROPA logo. The stamps depict Surma and Belarusian Horum. Surma is an ancient Belarusian shepherd music mouthpiece instrument like a straight pipe. It is usually made of two bonded and covered with birch bark half pipes carved from the trunk of aspen. Its length is up to 2 meters or more. Belarusian Horum is a
Edible Mushrooms on new stamps from Belarus
Belpochta issued 4 stamps from the series "Edible mushrooms". The stamps feature Lactarius torminosus, Hydnum repandum, Cantharellus cinereus and Rozites caperatus. Lactarius torminosus, commonly known as the woolly milkcap or the bearded milkcap, is a large agaric fungus. A common and widely distributed species, it is found in North Africa, northern Asia, Europe, and North America. It is valued f
Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny to be commemorated on Byelorussian stamps
The Post of the Republic of Belarus issued two stamps to commemorate two leaders of Byelorussian tennis – Victoria Azarenka and Maxim Mirny. The stamps are called "Tennis. Victoria Azaranka" and "Tennis. Maxim Mirny" correspondingly. They also bear the emblem of the Belarusian Tennis Federation. Victoria Azaranka and Maxim Mirny became Olympic Champions in the mixed-duo at the London 2012 Olympic
Chronicles of Victory. Khatyn stamp from Belarus
A stamp "Chronicles of Victory. Khatyn" was issued by the Byelorussian post. Chronicles of Victory include both heroic and tragic events that led Byelorussian people to the Victory in World War II. One of the tragic symbols and sorrowful pages in the history of World War II is the village of Khatyn. Khatyn was a village in Belarus, Minsk Voblast. On March 22, 1943, the population of the village wa
Pigeons on new Byelorussian stamps
On November 28, 2011 Belarus issued a set of stamps depicting three different races of pigeons populating the country: Strasser, Starominsk Stately and Poster. The stamps were designed by Alexander Mityanin.
New Europa stamps by Belarus
On April 14, 2011 Belarus issued two stamps on the theme of "Forests" bearing the EUROPA logo. The painter is Andrei Mamaev, the issue is designed by Ivan Lukin. The stamps are issued in sheets and in sheetlets.
Endangered plants of Belarus on stamps
On January 10, 2011 Belarus issued 2 stamps depicting endangered Byelorussian flowers - Oxlip paigle and Dark-winged orchis. Oxlip paigle (Primula elatior) is a flowering plant in the genus Primula. Found in nutrient- and calcium-rich damp woods and meadows throughout Europe. Oxlip paigle may be found in the wild, normally near settlements, after escaping cultivation. It is a low growing herbaceou
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