Russia - Northwestern FD - Arkhangelsk Oblast

Postcard 1 

View of Solovetsky Monastery is located on Solovetsky island in the White Sea. Matching stamp used. Thanks to Anasty of Russia.

 

 

Postcard 2 

A nice reflecting view postcard of of Slovetsky convent on the Solovetskie islands in Beloye Sea in the north of Russia. Nice stamps including matching stamp of the Convent. Thanks again to Olga of Russia. 

Russia - Northwestern FD - Kaliningrad Oblast

Postcard 1 - Kaliningrad 

Kaliningrad is a seaport and administrative center of Kaliningrad Oblast which is a Russian enclave between Lithuania and Poland. Previously it was a Prussian German town called Konigsberg. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Veronika of Kalinigrad, Russia.

   

  

Postcard 2
An extra long postcard of Kaliningrad. Thanks to Hiyori for mailing from Kaliningrad, Russia.

Postcard 3 - Curonian Spit 

The southern section of the Curonian Spit is in Russia is located in Kaliningrad Obast. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. A cool multi-view of KOCA. Many nice Russian stamps used. Thanks to Veronika of Kaliningrad.

 

Russia - Northwestern FD - Republic of Karelia

"The Valamo archipelago together with the surrounding waters of Lake Ladoga represents a cultural and ecological complex with more than 200 relicts of the past. The overwhelming majority of the architectural assemble are concentrated on Valamo island. The most considerable of them are as such: the Main Monastery with the main church of the Transfiguration -1887-1896- ; the Outer square of the main Monastery buildings (1807-1910) with the church of the Apostoles Peter and Paul above the Holy gate and some other memorials of the main monastery. The archaeological remains are also to be regarded as memorials which reflect both the history of archipelago and that of those tribes and generations who used to live on the North west of Russia." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Postcard 1
Valamo Monastery is located on the island of Valaam in Lake Ladoga in Karelia, Russia. Thanks to Piotr of Russia.

Postcard 2

Valamo Archipelago, Russia. Thanks to Olga of Russia.

Postcard 3
Kizhi Pogost is an amazing architectural icon - a cathedral built without nails. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Republic of Karelia. Nice large stamps including a diamond shaped WWF stamp. Thanks so much to Alexandra of Moscow.

Postcard 4

The Chapel of Archangel Michael in the island of Kizhi in Lake Onega in Republic of Karelia, Russia. Thanks to Liza of Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Komi Republic

Winter view of Yugyd Va National Park which was created to preserve the taiga forests. It is part of Virgin Forests of Komi. Beautiful large stamps used. Thanks to Tatiana of Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Leningrad Oblast

Nice multiview of Old Ladoga - Church of St. George, Church of St. Dmitry Solunsky, Fortress of Old Ladoga. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Ksenia of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Murmansk Oblast

Postcard 1
The Memorial of the Defenders of Soviet Artic Region during the Great Patriotic War 1941-45, in Murmansk - a port city in the extreme northwest part of Russia near Norway and Finland borders. Thanks to Alexandra of St Petersburg, Russia.

Postcard 2
Leningradskaya Street, Murmansk ( MYPMAHCK) on Kola Peninsula of north west Russia. Thanks to Natasha of Murmansk, Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Nenets Autonomous Okrug

Naryan Mar is the capital of Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Thanks to Leonid Zubov of Russia. Mailed on October 28, 2019 and received in Penang on November 13, 2019.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Novgorod Oblast

Postcard 1 

St. Sophia of Novgorod. Thanks to Anya of Russia. There are several monuments in Velikiy Novgorod which are UNESCO World Heritage. 

 



Postcard 2 

View of Velikiy Novgorod along the bank of Volkhov River showing the Companile and Cathedral of St. Sophia and the Tower of Kremlin Wall. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Natalia of Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Pskov Oblast

Postcard 1
Pskov is located near the Estonian border and is the capital of Pskov Oblast in Northwestern Federal Republic. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Natalia of Russia.

Postcard 2
"Russian Kremlins are unique, exclusive phenomenon of word history and architecture. It should be especially emphasized that Kremlins exist in Russia only. No other nation has ever built such edifices as Russian Kremlins. 1. Ensemble of the Astrakhan Kremlin, 2. Ensemble of the Uglich Kremlin, 3. Ensemble of the Pskov Kremlin.." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Pskov Kremlin. Pskov is located near the Estonian border and is the capital of Pskov Oblast in Northwestern Federal Republic. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Natalia of Russia.

Russia - Northwestern FD - Saint Petersburg

Postcard 1 - St. Petersburg, Rostral Column
This 2003 card commemorates the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg (1703-2003).

Postcard 2 - The Hermitage, The Winter Palace
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.

Postcard 3 - Cathedral of Resurrection, St. Petersburg
Again thanks to Karmanovsky with special Hermitage cancellation.

Postcard 4 - Kazan Cathedral
Kazan is the icon of Mother God. Thanks to Anna of St. Petersburg.

Postcard 5
Great postcard of Church of the Resurrection of Christ in St. Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to Birgit of Germany.

Postcard 6 - Kronstadt
Kronstadt is a naval town and this statue is of a famous navy admiral. Thanks to Ksenia of St. Petersburg for this postcard.

Postcard 7
Saint Nicholas Cathedral complex, Saint Petersburg. A nice set of six definitive stamps used. Thanks to Tatiana of Russia.

Postcard 8
Illustration of St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to Anna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Postcard 9
Illustration postcard of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to Iuli of St Petersburg, Russia.

Postcard 10
The Pyramid Fountain in St. Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to Anastasia of Russia.