Issued in 1979, this striking 15 kopeck stamp from the USSR commemorates the 60th anniversary of Soviet cinema and the 11th Moscow International Film Festival. The design features a dynamic scene from Sergei Eisenstein’s legendary 1925 silent film Battleship Potemkin (Bronenosets Potemkin), symbolizing revolutionary spirit and the enduring influence of Soviet film art. The left side depicts sailors raising their caps in solidarity, while the right includes the official 1979 Moscow Film Festival emblem — a globe and film reel motif — rendered in turquoise, gold, and black against a vivid red background.

Details:

• Country: USSR (Soviet Union)

• Year of Issue: 1979

• Denomination: 15 Kopecks

• Theme: Cinema, Film Festivals, Battleship Potemkin, Cultural Anniversaries

• Design Elements: Scene from Battleship Potemkin; Moscow International Film Festival logo

• Inscription: “Советскому кино 60 лет” (“60 Years of Soviet Cinema”)

Collector’s Notes:
This issue celebrates both the birth of Soviet cinema and its international cultural outreach through the Moscow Film Festival. The inclusion of Eisenstein’s Potemkin — often hailed as one of the greatest films ever made — underscores the revolutionary ideals central to Soviet film heritage. A key thematic addition for collectors interested in film history, Soviet culture, and anniversary commemoratives.