Confirmed varieties of Letter Writing Week

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The 1959 “Week of Writing” issue is a classic example of a themed Soviet postage stamp series that celebrated the importance of written correspondence and strengthened connections between people through mail. In the Soviet Union, the “Week of Writing” was commemorated annually from the late 1950s, marked by special stamp issues, illustrated covers, and commemorative postmarks.

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The design of the 1959 stamps reflects the realistic artistic style typical of the era. The main image features a postal worker holding letters and placing them into a mailbox, symbolizing service to society and communication across the vast nation. The background often includes cityscapes or postal infrastructure, highlighting the key role of the postal system in linking disparate regions. This subject matter aligns with the Soviet emphasis on everyday labor and communal connectivity. 

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The series generally comprises two denominations with different color tones and values and was used not only for mailing letters during the “Week of Writing” but also played a part in the broader philatelic culture of the USSR. Stamp collecting was a popular hobby, especially among youth, encouraging the exchange of letters and personal communications. 

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For collectors today, the 1959 “Week of Writing” stamps are notable for their artistic merit and as a reflection of everyday life in the USSR, when letters were the main form of long-distance communication.