One of the most recognizable Ukrainian stamps of the war, “Good Evening, We Are From Ukraine!” captures the humor, courage, and determination that became part of Ukraine’s resistance in 2022. The stamp shows a Ukrainian tractor pulling a captured Russian tank — an image inspired by a real story from the Sumy region. What might look humorous at first glance became a powerful symbol of Ukrainian ingenuity: ordinary people finding extraordinary ways to resist an invasion. The phrase “Good evening, we are from Ukraine!” became one of the defining expressions of wartime Ukraine, heard in music, broadcasts, social media, and everyday conversations. For collectors, this stamp preserves both the humor and the resilience of Ukraine during the first months of the full-scale Russian invasion. Stamp Sheet Includes 6 original Ukrainian postage stamps M denomination Issue: “Good Evening, We Are From Ukraine!” Official release date: July 28, 2022 Artist: Anastasiia Bondarets New and unused Authentic Ukrainian postal issue Printed in Ukraine The sheet currently offered by Gifts From Ukraine is the M Series version of this historic 2022 issue. The Story Behind the Stamp What makes this issue especially interesting is that Ukrainians helped choose it themselves. The phrase “Good Evening, We Are From Ukraine!” was selected by the public from five proposed subjects for a new wartime stamp. Then artists were invited to submit their interpretations. Around 1,500 designs were submitted, and nearly 900,000 people participated in the public voting. Anastasiia Bondarets’ illustration received more than 340,000 votes, making it the clear winner. Bondarets explained that her artwork represented the idea that every Ukrainian was doing what they could, in their own way, to bring victory closer. Her tractor-and-tank image perfectly captured that spirit. Why a Tractor? During the first months of the invasion, images and stories of Ukrainian farmers towing abandoned or captured Russian military vehicles with tractors became one of the unexpected symbols of the war. The stamp itself depicts a real-life story connected with the Sumy region, where a Ukrainian tractor pulled a Russian tank. Against the horror of war, the image carried a particularly Ukrainian mixture of courage, practicality, and humor. A Phrase That Became Part of Ukrainian Culture By the summer of 2022, “Good Evening, We Are From Ukraine!” was far more than a greeting. It could be heard in Ukrainian music, on television and radio, and in speeches by journalists, government officials, and members of the military. It became a way of saying: we are still here. That is why this stamp remains such a meaningful piece of contemporary Ukrainian history. A Meaningful Ukrainian Collectible This stamp sheet is an excellent addition for collectors interested in: Ukrainian postage stamps Ukraine’s modern history wartime philately Ukrainian resistance and resilience unusual military history meaningful Ukrainian gifts contemporary Ukrainian culture It also pairs especially well with other important 2022 Ukrainian issues such as “Russian Warship, Go Fk Yourself!”, “Ukrainian Dream,” and “Patron Dog.” Authentic Ukrainian Stamp Sheet This is an original Ukrainian postage stamp sheet, not a reproduction. Each sheet is carefully stored and packaged to help preserve its condition and is shipped quickly from our Canadian warehouse. Add “Good Evening, We Are From Ukraine!” to your collection — a stamp that captures one of the most memorable expressions of Ukrainian courage, humor, and resistance.
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