Stamp: Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) (Abkhazia 1995)
Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) (Abkhazia 1995)
02 September (Abkhazia ) within release Victory of World War II, 50th Anniversary goes into circulation Stamp Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) face value 900 Russian ruble
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| Michel: | Mi: AB 78B |
Stamp is horizontal format.
Stamp from souvenir sheet. Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 84 The Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII in Gudauta, Abkhazia, is a memorial complex dedicated to the Soviet soldiers who fought and died during World War II. It is located in the city of Gudauta and was built in 1975 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the end of the war. The monument features a towering obelisk with a sculpture of a Soviet soldier on top, as well as a memorial wall listing the names of the soldiers who died.Also in the issue Victory of World War II, 50th Anniversary:
- Souvenir Sheet - Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) face value 900;
- Stamp - Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) face value 900;
- Souvenir Sheet - Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) face value 900;
Stamp Monument to Soldiers who died in WWII (Gudauta) it reflects the thematic directions:
An anniversary is the date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year, and may also refer to the commemoration or celebration of that event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event. The word was first used for Catholic feasts to commemorate saints. Most countries celebrate national anniversaries, typically called national days. These could be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new constitution or form of government. The important dates in a sitting monarch's reign may also be commemorated, an event often referred to as a "Jubilee".
A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Examples of monuments include statues, (war) memorials, historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural assets. If there is a public interest in its preservation, a monument can for example be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cultural Heritage and Conflict gives the next definition of monument:
