Russia - Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve, Primorsky Krai

The Abrek Mountains, Cape Pervenets of Central Sikhote-Alin which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nice stamps of Sikhote-Alin with endangered Siberian tiger used. Thanks to Natalia of Russia.

Russia - Kremlin Cathedrals, Moscow

Night winter view of Kremlin Cathedrals over the river in Moscow. Thanks to Tanya of Russia.

Russia - Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg

Saint Issac's Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to ALexandra of Saint Petersberg, Russia.

Russia - Map

Nice map postcard of Russia. Thanks to Kristina of Russia.

Russia - Saint Petersburg Mosque

Saint Petersburg mosque was built in 1914 and was at that time the largest mosque in Europe. A great addition to my postcard collection of mosques worldwide. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Tatiana of Russia.

Russia - Samara Mosque, Samara, Volga

Samara Mosque in Samara, Volga, Russia. Thanks to Anna of Samara, Russia.

Russia - Vladivostok Bridge - Magadan

Bridge in Vladivostok. View of Magadan. Thanks to Patrick and Matthieu of Belgium who visited Russia Far East.

Russia - Potrait of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna

Potrait of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Thanks Oxana of Russia.

Russia - Cyrillic Alphabet

Russian alphabets - there are 43 alphabets though comtemporary Russia contains 33 alphabets. Thanks to Larisa of Russia.

Russia - Sea of Japan

A scuba diver along the surface of the coast of Sea of Japan in Russia. Thanks to Elenna of Primosky Krai of Russia.

Russia - Polar Lights

Postcard 1
Polar lights over Cheekotka, the north easterly part of Russia. Wow.. what a beautiful postcard and really nice large Russian stamps. An incredible postcard sent by Natsya from Cheekotka, Russian Federation. Thanks so much.

Postcard 2
Nice Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis in Russia. Thanks to Xenia of Russia.

 

Russia - Country Map

Nice map postcard of Russia. Many great stamps used. Thanks to Olga of Russia.

Russia - Krasnodar

Kransnodar is located on Kuban river in the Kransnodar Krai of Southern Russia Federal District near the Black Sea. Nice stamps used. Thanks so much to Vladimir of Krasnodar, Russia.

Russia - Kronstadt

Kronstadt is a naval town and this statue is of a famous navy admiral. Thanks to Ksenia of St. Petersburg for this postcard.

Russia - Voronezh

Voronezh is a city in southwestern Russia, It was founded in the 16th century. Really nice stamps. Thanks to Taksi from Veronezh, Russia.

Russia - Red Square, Moscow

Moscow (MOCKBA) is the capital of the Russian Federation. This is one of the most famous square in the world and is an iconic landmark of the Soviet Union and present day Russia. Thanks to Renee and Lauren for mailing this card to me.

Russia - St. Petersburg

The Hermitage is world famous for its beautiful elegant building and the masterpieces of art housed in this museum. Note the special Hermitage cancellation. Thanks to Karmanovsky of St. Petersburg.

Russia - Khabarovsk

Culture Street of Khabarovsk (XAbAPOBCK), Russia. Thanks to Skripchak of Khabarovsk for sending this nice card with pretty stamps.

Russia - Murmansk

Leningradskaya Street, Murmansk ( MYPMAHCK) on Kola Peninsula of north west Russia. Thanks to Natasha of Murmansk, Russia.

Russia - Sergei Possad - UNESCO

The Assumption Cathedral is one of the many beautiful Russian Cathedrals of the Orthodox Russian Christianity which is located in Sergei Possad - a small town outside of Moscow. It is listed as UNESCO WHS. Thanks Lesley for sending me this beautiful card during your tour in Russia.