This commemorative stamp from the Soviet Union (USSR) was issued in 1961 to mark the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). The design reflects the era’s socialist realism, depicting workers and industrial development symbolizing the drive toward communist progress. The inscription “Forward to the Victory of Communism!” highlights the ideological optimism of the period. Printed in a striking red and brown tone, the stamp represents Soviet political history and Cold War–era propaganda art. A notable collectible for enthusiasts of Soviet philately, political themes, and mid-20th-century historical issues.