Signed 1972 Soviet Figure Skating Postcard – Lyudmila Smirnova & Andrey Suraykin – Olympic Silver Medalists
A rare and historically significant collectible postcard, personally signed by Lyudmila Smirnova and Andrey Suraykin, celebrated Soviet figure skaters and Olympic silver medalists.
Issued in 1972 by the renowned Planeta Publishing House in Moscow, this postcard commemorates the legendary pair's achievements on the global stage:
Three-time silver medalists at the USSR, European, and World Championships
Silver medalists at the 1972 Winter Olympic Games (XI Olympic Winter Games, Sapporo)
Both signatures are original, handwritten in ink on the front side. The card is in excellent vintage condition, with minimal age-related wear.
Photo credits: V. Armanda & V. Tutova
Authentic autographs of both athletes
This is a remarkable piece of Olympic and Cold War-era sports memorabilia, ideal for collectors of figure skating, Soviet sports history, or Olympic autographs.
Dimensions: Standard postcard size
Condition: Very good, preserved in archival quality
Provenance: Private Collection
Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
Some color changes
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMiniHeight10 cmWidth15 cm