Почта СССР (USSR POST) 1989 / 12 АПРЕЛЯ - ДЕНЬ КОСМОНАВТИКИ (APRIL 12 - COSMONAUTICS DAY) / МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЕ ПИЛОТИРУЕМЫЕ ПОЛЕТЫ СССР (INTERNATIONAL MANNED FLIGHTS OF THE USSR) / Stamp

The postcard is a beautiful commemoration of the USSR’s contributions to space exploration. It’s dated April 12, 1983, which is Cosmonautics Day in Russia, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the country’s achievements in space exploration. The colorful design in the center is a collage of various Soviet space program logos and emblems, arranged around a central black silhouette of a cosmonaut’s helmet. The bottom of the postcard features an illustration of a Soviet spacecraft.

The USSR has a rich history of international manned flights. Here are some key programs:

• Vostok program (1956–1964): This program achieved the first human spaceflight with Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 19611. There were six Vostok flights in total.
• Salyut series: The Soviet Union initiated the era of manned space stations with its Salyut series of orbital outposts.