Russia – Scott #s 5605-09

Description

Soviet Union (USSR) • 1987 • Contemporary Soviet Painting • 4k–50k • Complete Set of 5

Issued in 1987, this five-stamp Soviet set presents contemporary Soviet painting, featuring reproductions of modern realist works that focus on everyday life, labor, landscape, and family. The selected images emphasize human presence and social context, depicting figures at rest, communal scenes, and expansive rural settings rendered with painterly texture and subdued, natural color palettes.

The series reflects late-Soviet artistic priorities, balancing realism with quiet introspection and narrative detail. Each stamp functions as a miniature gallery reproduction, offering insight into the themes and visual language of Soviet painting during the final years of the USSR.

All five stamps are offered in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with clean original gum, sharp perforations, strong color fidelity, and excellent overall presentation throughout the set. A thoughtful and cohesive group for collectors of art on stamps, modern realism, or Soviet cultural history.