Alexei Nikolaevich Botyan was an outstanding intelligence officer who participated in the defense of Moscow and played a significant role in protection of the city of Krakow against destruction by German troops. His feat will always be present to the mind of his family, colleagues and friends, and will be recorded in the history of philately of the Russian Federation.
The postal stamp features a portrait of Alexei N. Botyan and the Golden Star medal against the background of the sights of the city of Krakow. The quantity is 85 thousand stamps.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + security system |
Comb 12¼:12 |
42 × 30 mm |
85000 |