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Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary
Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right, with the Tunguska event fireball shown at left. This event, a massive explosion that took place at 07:17 on 30 June 1908, in Siberia, Russia, is thought to have been a meteorite or comet exploding. The Cyrillic and other text on the stamp includes Kuliks initials, surname and birth and death years, his profession, the Cyrillic for USSR (CCCP), the stamps price (40 kopeks), the name and date of the Tunguska event, and 50th anniversary commemoration text
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This print showcases a Soviet stamp from 1958, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Tunguska event. The stamp features an exquisite illustration depicting Leonid Kulik, a renowned Russian mineralogist and researcher of the Tunguska event, on the right side. On the left side, we see a vivid depiction of the Tunguska event fireball that occurred on June 30th, 1908 in Siberia, Russia. The Tunguska event remains shrouded in mystery as it was an enormous explosion believed to have been caused by a meteorite or comet exploding above Earth's surface. The stamp bears Cyrillic text including Kulik's initials, surname, birth and death years along with his profession. It also includes references to USSR (CCCP), indicating its Soviet origin. With meticulous attention to detail and artistic finesse, this stamp captures both scientific and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of humanity's quest for knowledge about our universe while honoring those who dedicated their lives to unraveling such enigmatic events. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry created over six decades ago, we are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary moment in planetary science history. This photograph preserves not only the image but also our collective memory of this fiftieth-anniversary commemoration that forever links us with one of nature's most awe-inspiring phenomena - the Tunguska event.
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