This 5 kopeck stamp from the Soviet Union, issued in 1990, beautifully portrays a family of Grey Geese (Anser anser) — a species native to Eurasia and ancestor of the domestic goose. The design shows two adult geese with goslings amidst reeds, reflecting the USSR’s appreciation for native wildlife. The inscription “Почта СССР” identifies it as a postal issue of the Soviet Union, while the Russian text below, “Гуси серые оброшинские,” refers to the “Obroshinsky Grey Geese,” a notable Russian domestic breed. A charming example of late-Soviet natural history philately.