Explore the historic significance of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsar's Village), once a prestigious residence for the Russian imperial family and visiting nobility, situated just 24 kilometers south of the heart of Saint Petersburg. Today, this illustrious estate forms a part of the town of Pushkin.

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Called Pushkin since 1937, the town bore the name Tsarskoe Selo until 1918, and Detskoe Selo from 1918–1937. Under the Soviet Union the nickname "the Czar's village" came to be attached to blocks and small neighborhoods that housed the nomenklatura (Soviet elites). Their stores were better stocked, although they were still affected by Soviet-era shortages.

Produced by Lenizdat, this set features 12 high-gloss printed photo postcards of scenes of the grandeur of this world heritage site. With descriptions in Russian. Photos by V. Melnikova (В. Мельникова)

Material: Paper
Condition: In Excellent condition, well stored with no corner denting. See photos for details.
Dimensions: 9 cm x 140 cm
Publisher: Лениздат (Lenizdat)
Number of cards: 12 + cover
Year Made: 1981
Print Run: 200,000
Weight: 51g
Grading: Very Good
Corners: Sharp