Newsletter no. 119 - KEP - Kyrgyz Express Post

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Newsletter no. 119

23 December 2025

Uzun-Akhmat Grape. Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book

Newsletter no. 119.pdf

On December 29, 2025 the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic puts into circulation a series of Kyrgyz Express Post postage stamps: "Uzun-Akhmat Grape. Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book".

Uzun-Akhmat Grape (Vitis usunachmatica) is a rare, endemic species of the flora of the Western Tian Shan. Its name originates from the Uzun-Akhmat River in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. It was included in the Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book in 1981.

This plant is a perennial liana, reaching a length of up to 25–30 meters. Its leaves are large with clearly defined veins, and the clusters produce small but juicy berries of a dark purple color. In autumn, the Uzun-Akhmat grapes paint the gorges of mountain rivers in bright colors, creating unique natural landscapes.

Unfortunately, the range of this species has significantly decreased due to human activity and the clearing of natural thickets. The Uzun-Akhmat grape requires protection and careful scientific study.

By issuing this postage stamp, Kyrgyz Express Post continues its series dedicated to rare and endangered plants and animals of our country, and calls for a careful attitude toward the unique natural wealth of Kyrgyzstan.

For this series, KEP also issues two postcards, which are used to realize two maximum cards.

No. 268

No. 269

Stamps description

No. 268. 150 KGS. Dark Clusters of Uzun-Akhmat Grape

No. 269. 300 KGS. Green Clusters of Uzun-Akhmat Grape

Technical specifications

Paper: coated, gummed, 105 g/m².
Printing method: full-color offset lithography.
Stamps perforation: comb 14½:14.
Stamps size: 27.5 × 46 mm.
Stamps are issued in collective minisheets of 8 stamps (four complete sets and two labels).
Collective minisheet size: 163 × 113 mm.
Quantity issued: 5 000 pieces each stamp (1 250 collective minisheets).
Photographer: Vladislav Ushakov.
Designer: Daria Maier.
Printer House: "Nova Imprim" (Chișinău, Moldova).

A special cancellation on FDC will be carried out at the Bishkek KEP Office (729001) on the stamps issuing day.
The first day cover, postcards and special
postmark are designed by Daria Maier.
Cover size: С6 (162 × 114 mm).
Quantity of covers and postcards issued: 300 pieces each.
Endorsing ink color: black.

Stamps, maximum cards and FDCs can be purchased here.

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