Commemorative Stationery of Russia-Myanmar Diplomatic Relation

In my earlier post, I documented the postal stationery envelope released to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Myanmar. This isn't the inaugural instance of Russia releasing philatelic materials for such occasions; previously, commemorative envelopes adorned with illustrated cachets were issued for the 25th, 30th, and 40th anniversaries as well.

In this post, I aim to compile a comprehensive record of all four covers, encompassing the postal stationery envelopes issued to commemorate the 25th, 30th, 40th, and 70th anniversaries of Russia-Myanmar Diplomatic Relations.

25th Anniversary (1973)

30th Anniversary (1978)

40th Anniversary (1988)

70th Anniversary (2018)

First three were issued under Soviet Union and the last one was issued under Russia.  The USSR established diplomatic relations with Myanmar upon the latter's independence in 1948, which remain to the present day through Russia.  Myanmar also issued the stamp to commemorate 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Russia in 2013.

Chin couple PSE overprinted at Voluntary Service Camp

The 15 Pyas Chin couple PSE of 1988 were recorded overprinted too.  The following cover was overprinted at Nyaunglebin Township, People's Health Youth Voluntary Service Base Camp.  The camp was opened for one month from 4.4.1988 to 3.5.1988.  Three dotted address lines were also printed.

 

The envelope was sold to participants at 50 Pyas each.  The original envelope price without the overprint was 30 Pyas only.