Russia – Scott #s 6023-25

Description

Soviet Union (USSR) • 1991 • XXV Olympic Games, Barcelona • Track, Canoeing & Football • 10k–30k • Complete Set of 3

Issued in 1991, this three-stamp Soviet set commemorates the 25th Olympic Games held in Barcelona, presenting a trio of athletic disciplines through energetic, modern illustration. The designs depict canoe sprint, track running, and football (soccer), each rendered with fluid motion, layered color bands, and simplified backgrounds that emphasize speed and form.

Iconic Barcelona imagery appears alongside the Olympic rings, situating the events within their host city while reinforcing the international scope of the Games. The graphic style reflects the early 1990s transition toward cleaner, more contemporary sports illustration, making the set visually cohesive and immediately recognizable as an Olympic issue.

All three stamps are offered in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with clean original gum, sharp perforations, bright color saturation, and excellent overall presentation across the set. A fitting group for collectors of Olympic history, sports philately, or late-Soviet-era design.