Leniniana facts for kids

Soviet stamp from 1924, remembering Lenin. It was designed by Ivan Dubasov.

Leniniana is a special hobby where people collect postage stamps. These stamps tell stories about the life of Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924). They might show Lenin himself, places he lived, or important events connected to him. This type of collecting was very popular in the Soviet Union.

Who Was Vladimir Lenin?

Vladimir Lenin was a very important leader in Russian history. He led the Bolsheviks, a political group, during the Russian Revolution in 1917. This revolution changed Russia from an empire into the Soviet Union. Lenin became the first head of the Soviet government. He played a huge role in shaping the country's future.

Why Stamps Honored Lenin

After Lenin passed away in 1924, the Soviet government wanted to remember him. They used many ways to do this, and stamps were one of them. Stamps are small pieces of paper used to send mail. But they can also be like tiny artworks or historical records.

The Soviet Union often put Lenin's image on stamps. These stamps showed different parts of his life. They also showed his ideas and the changes he brought to the country. Collecting these stamps became a way for people to learn about and remember Lenin's importance.

Collecting Leniniana Stamps

Collecting stamps is called philately. When you collect "Leniniana," you are looking for stamps that feature Lenin. This can include stamps from the Soviet Union or other countries.

What You Might Find

• Portraits of Lenin: Many stamps show pictures of Lenin at different ages.
• Historical Events: Some stamps show important moments from the Russian Revolution. They might show Lenin giving speeches or leading events.
• Places Connected to Lenin: Stamps can also show buildings or cities important to Lenin's life. This includes his birthplace or places where he worked.
• Symbols of the Soviet Union: Stamps often combine Lenin's image with symbols of the Soviet Union. These symbols represent the country's ideas and goals.

Collecting Leniniana stamps is like collecting pieces of history. Each stamp tells a small part of a bigger story. It helps collectors understand the past and the impact of important figures like Lenin.

Related Pages

• All-Russian Society of Philatelists
• First All-Union Philatelic Exhibition
• Organisation of the Commissioner for Philately and Scripophily
• Philatelic International
• Soviet Philatelic Association
• Soviet Philatelist
• Vladimir Lenin

Images for kids

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  Soviet stamp from 1960. It celebrates 90 years since Vladimir Lenin was born. The design is based on a drawing by Nikolay Nikolayevich Zhukov.