This 1980 commemorative pair honors two celebrated Russian painters — Martiros Saryan (1880–1972) and Alexei Savrasov (1830–1897) — marking their birth anniversaries.
The 6k Saryan stamp (100th birth anniversary) features a vibrant Armenian village scene, reflecting his signature bold colors and expressive modernist style.
The 6k Savrasov stamp (150th birth anniversary) depicts the tranquil landscape “Rainbow” (1875), showcasing his mastery of lyrical realism and atmospheric mood.
Issued by ПОЧТА СССР (USSR Post), this set beautifully represents two contrasting yet iconic artistic traditions within Soviet philately — modernist brightness and classic Russian landscape romanticism.
A strong thematic addition for collectors of art, painters, Russian culture, and USSR commemoratives.