After the USSR - Handling the Mail
An article by Ian Billings, describing the actions of each of the 15 republics, and the effects for philatelists.

The Rossica Society of Russian Philately
The site presents a summary of their activities, and their impressive list of publications on Russian postal history, including the bi-annual Rossica Journal.

Russian Polar Philately
André Loutchko has posted a selection of covers and cancellations from Russian icebreakers, as well as other material.

Siberian Overprints
This page shows 8 overprints on Russian stamps of 1909-1912 and 1917.

Unknown Russian Stamps
Collector Jan Langenberg has posted 23 photos of stamps he can't identify.

Zemstvo Philately
A comprehensive site by Rainier Fuchs, with several detailed articles and many graphics, describing this series of local postal systems that operated in Russia from 1865-1917.

Zemstvo Post
A lengthy article by Jan Lengenberg, detailing the formation and activities of the Zemstvo.

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