Cover from Republic of South Ossetia – the State of Alania

This is my first cover from Republic of South Ossetia – the State of Alania, or the Tskhinvali Region, disputed territory in the South Caucasus, in the northern part of the internationally recognised Georgian territory. It has a population of 53,000 people who live in an area of 3,900 km2, south of the Russian Caucasus, with 30,000 living in Tskhinvali. The separatist polity, Republic of South Ossetia (or the State of Alania), is recognized as a state by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Syria. While Georgia lacks control over South Ossetia, the Georgian government and most members of the United Nations consider the territory part of Georgia.

Stamp on cover is very interesting, it's joint issue of South Ossetia and Transnistria, celebrating 20 yours of friendship treaty by South Ossetia and Transnistria! Stamp is part of set issued on 26.12.2014.


Thank you, Jinesh!

Georgia: Mamadaviti Church

This 7th century holy place is one of the holiest sights in a country full of holiest sights and is also the source of the mountain's name - Mtatsminda, which means "Holy Mountain". This was considered the Mt. Athos of Georgia, though it has suffered from invasion after invasion. The current church dates to the 19th century. The terrace around the Mamadaviti church has officially been announced as a pantheon of writers and public figures since 1929.

A lot of nice stamps:
Treasures of National Museums, issued on 11.10.1993.
Ancient Art: Apostle Simon issued on 11.10.1993.
Europa (C.E.P.T.) 2012 - Visit Georgia, issued on 15.04.2013.


Thank you  Khatuna!