Russian revenue stamps - alcohol and tobacco fiscal
Russian revenue stamps were issued to collect taxes and duties on a wide range of goods and services, rather
than for postal use. These fiscal stamps played an essential role in the administration of the Russian
Empire, the RSFSR, and later the USSR, reflecting economic policy, state control, and everyday commerce.
This section focuses in particular on alcohol and tobacco revenue stamps, which were among the most widely
used and strictly regulated fiscal issues. Such stamps were applied to bottles, packages, documents, and
permits to confirm that the required tax had been paid. Many feature distinctive designs, bold typography,
and official emblems, often differing significantly from regular postage stamps.
In addition to alcohol and tobacco revenues, this collection includes other documentary and fiscal stamps,
used for:
- legal and administrative paperwork
- licenses and permits
- medical and pharmaceutical products
- commercial transactions and fees
Russian revenue stamps are a fascinating field for collectors, offering insight into taxation systems, trade, and government control across different historical periods. Variations in paper, color, perforation, overprints, and cancellations make these stamps especially interesting for specialized study.
Here are some examples of my Russian revenues
