Russia: Moscow State University

Moscow State University (MSU; Russian: Московский государственный университет имени М. В. Ломоносова Moskovskiy gosudarstvenn'y universitet imeni M. V. Lomonosova, often abbreviated МГУ, MGU) is a coeducational and public research university located in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on 23 January [O.S. 12 January] 1755 by Mikhail Lomonosov. During the Soviet period, MSU was renamed after Lomonosov in 1940 and was then known as Lomonosov University. Its the largest University in Russia and it is widely considered the most prestigious university in the former Soviet Union and it is highly competitive. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, 6 Fields Medal winners and 1 Turing Award winner have been affiliated with the university.

I'm very happy to receive this card, showing the main building of  Moscow University.

Stamps:
Definitives "Kremlins"
National Communications - Issued: 21-08-2013

Switzerland: The Art of Brewing Beer

Stamps:
The Art of Brewing Beer (full set) - Issued: 05-09-2019


Many thanks to Hansjürg!

Poland: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

And many thanks to Olga for sending me another cover!

Stamp:
EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" - Issued: 24-04-2019

Latvia: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" (full set) - Issued: 26-04-2019

Canada: Canada's Northernmost Post Office - Eureka, NU

Eureka is a small research base on Fosheim Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, Qikiqtaaluk Region, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is located on the north side of Slidre Fiord, which enters Eureka Sound farther west. It is the third-northernmost permanent research community in the world. The only two farther north are Alert, which is also on Ellesmere Island, and Nord, in Greenland.

Eureka experiences a polar climate (ET). The settlement sees the midnight sun between April 10 and August 29, with no sunlight at all between mid-October and late February.

I'm very happy to receive this nice Cover with nice stamps and the very nice Postmark!

Stamps:
Weather Wonders (from a set of 5) - Issued: 26-07-2018


Many thanks to Marie!


♁ 79° 59′, 85° 56′ W

Austria: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:
2x EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" - Issued: 09-05-2018


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

Macau: 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition MACAU'18

The Asian International Stamp Exhibition is a regional philatelic exhibition established by FIAP since 1977, aiming to develop the philately industry. It was the first time that the exhibition held in Macao and it was held from 21st to 24th September 2018. I'm happy to receive three covers, including one from Liechtenstein Post.

Stamps:
ATM
35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition MACAU'18  (from a set of 4) - Issued: 23-09-2018


Many thanks to Edward for these nice Covers!

Belgium: Squares of Namur

Stamps:
Squares of Namur "Places de la Ville de Namur" (from a set of 4) - Issued: 27-08-2018


Many thanks to Henry!

Croatia: The 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Nikola Tesla

Stamp:
The 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Nikola Tesla  - Issued: 10-07-2006


Many thanks to Maja!

Finland: Climate Change

Stamp:
Climate Change (m/s) - Issued: 12-09-2018


Many thanks to Kimmo!

Singapore: Chinese New Year - "Year of the Dog"

Stamps:
Chinese New Year "Year of the Dog" (full Set) - Issued: 05-01-2018


Many thanks to Eddie!

Faroe Islands: The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

Stamp:
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (m/s) - Issued: 02-10-2017

Algeria: EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean"

Stamps:
EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean" - Issued: 08-07-2019


Many thanks to Hocine!

France: EUROMED 2019 "Costumes used in the Mediterranean"

Stamp:
EUROMED 2019  "Costumes used in the Mediterranean" - Issued: 05-07-2019


Many thanks to Eric!

Algeria: 32nd Africa Cup of Nations 2019

3x Africa Cup of Nation 2019 in Egypt - Issued: 15-06-2019

2x Africa Cup of Nation 2019 in Egypt - Issued: 15-06-2019

Many thanks to Zine and Hocine!

South Korea: The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships - Gwangju, South Korea

Stamps:
The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships - Gwangju, South Korea - Issued: 12-07-2019
2x National Flag - Issued: 06-03-2003


Many thanks to Choonjong for this nice Cover!

Monaco: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" - Issued: 09-05-2018


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

Malaysia: Installation of the Sultan of Kedah

Stamps:

Installation of the Sultan of Kedah (stamps and m/s) - Issued: 22-10-2018

Many thanks to Henry!

Switzerland: EUROPA 2018 "Bridges"

Stamps:

EUROPA 2018 "Bridges" (full set) - Issued: 17-05-2018

Many thanks to Hansjörg and Rosmarie for the covers!

Hong Kong: Children Stamps "Fun with Numbers"

Stamps:
Children Stamps (Fun with Numbers) (full set) - Issued: 17-07-2018


Many thanks to Edward for these nice Covers!

USA: Music Icons - John Lennon (1940-1980)

Stamps:
Music Icons "John Lennon" (full set) - Issued: 07-09-2018


Many thanks to Yue!

Japan: Letter-Writing-Day 2019

Stamps:
Letter-Writing-Day (from a set of 10) - Issued: 23-07-2019

Norway: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 - Issued: 11-04-2019


Many thanks to Rune!

Germany: The 100th Anniversary of the University of Hamburg

Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the University of Hamburg  - Issued: 01-03-2019 with First-Day-Cancellation and Special Postmark


Thanks to Hamburg University for providing the coat of arms sticker and the postcard!

Sweden: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamp:
EUROPA 2019 (m/s) - Issued: 09-05-2019


Many thanks to Henrik!

Liechtenstein: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds"

Stamps:
EUROPA 2019 - Issued: 04-03-2019 (full set)


Many thanks to Rosmarie!

Canada: Native Bees

There are approximately 4,000 species of bees native to North America and more than 850 native to Canada. Many bee populations, however, are in decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. On this nice Cover from Canada you can see two stamps dedicated to natives bees in Canada. The rare rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) and its colourful and more common co-star, a metallic green bee (Agapostemon virescens). This Cover was cancelled in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, which is supposed to be the Honey captial of Saskatchewan, producing 10% of Canada's honey. For this reason the people of Tisdale built a large Bee (Dimensions: Height: 7 Feet (2.1 Metres) Wingspan: 11 Feet 6 Inches (3.5 Metres) Length: 16 Feet (4.9 Metres), which is the most famous attraction there.

Stamps:
3x Bees - Issued: 01-05-2018


Many thanks to Marie for this nice Cover!

Croatia: Football - Silver Medal at the FIFA World Cup 2018

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Final took place on 15 July 2018 to determine the winners of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The match was contested by France and Croatia, and held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. France won the match 4–2, having taken a 2–1 lead during the first half on an own goal and penalty awarded by the video assistant referee (VAR), both firsts in a World Cup final. However, to win the silver medal was a huge success for coach Zlatko Dalić and his croatian team. Because of this Hrvatska Post issued this nice minisheet shown on the cover below sent from the capital of Croatia Zagreb.

Stamp:
Football - Silver Medal at the FIFA World Cup 2018 (m/s) - Issued: 31-08-2018


Many thanks to Maja for this nice Cover!

South Korea: 100th Anniversary of the Chung-Ang University (CAU)

Chung-Ang University (also known as CAU) is a Korean private university based in Seoul, South Korea. There are two different campuses.  Starting as a church-run kindergarten in 1918, CAU transformed into a school for female kindergarten teachers in 1922 and was granted university status in 1953. The university claims 2018 to be its centennial. It has 33,600 undergraduates, 5,200 graduates, 700 professors and 500 more part-time teaching staff.

I'm very happy to receive this nice cover with First-Day Cancellation for my Universities Collection.

Stamps:
2x The 100th Anniversary of the Chung-Ang University - Issued: 03-09-2018


Many thanks to Choonjong for this nice Cover!

The 100th Anniversary of the Chung-Ang University

Mexico: National Football Team

For this year's Football World Cup in Russia a special Se-tenant stamp was issued from Mexico Postal Service. On these two stamps you can see the National Team of Mexico (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de México). In their first 2018 World Cup match they won against 2014 World Cup Winner Germany. They advanced to the knockout stage where they lost 2-0 against Brazil.

Stamp:
National Football Team of Mexico - Issued: 04-06-2018


Many thanks to Carlos for this nice Cover!