Russia – Scott # 4956

Description

Soviet Union (USSR) • 1981 • Moscow International Film Festival • 15k

Issued in 1981, this Soviet stamp commemorates the Moscow International Film Festival, one of the world’s longest-running film festivals and a major cultural showcase of Soviet cinema on the global stage. The design features a stylized arc of filmstrip sweeping across a globe-like form, symbolizing international exchange through cinema. The Kremlin tower anchors the composition, clearly situating the event in Moscow while reinforcing national identity.

Bright blues, reds, and gold accents give the stamp a celebratory, cinematic energy, blending cultural prestige with graphic modernism typical of late Soviet design. This example is offered in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with clean original gum, sharp perforations, vivid color saturation, and excellent overall presentation.

A strong thematic piece for collectors of film history, cinema-related philately, cultural festivals, or Cold War–era Soviet graphic design.