This striking 1988 issue from the Soviet Union features a finely detailed portrait of the Eurasian Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos), one of Russia’s most iconic animals. Issued by Почта СССР (Post of the USSR), the stamp carries a denomination of 10 + 5 kopecks, with the additional 5 kopecks serving a semi-postal purpose—funds were directed toward wildlife conservation. The lifelike rendering captures the power and intelligence of the bear, set against a warm neutral background that emphasizes its natural fur tones. It forms part of a broader series highlighting endangered and native fauna of the Soviet Union during the late 1980s.