Issued by the Soviet Union in 1978, this striking semi-postal set promotes the upcoming XXII Olympic Games in Moscow (1980). Each design features a classical sculptural athlete in bronze tones against bold color backgrounds, representing aquatic and boating sports — swimming, diving, water polo, canoeing, and kayaking. The inscriptions read “Игры XXII Олимпиады Москва-80” and bear the Moscow Olympics emblem. Denominations range from 4 + 2 kopecks to 20 + 10 kopecks, with surcharges supporting Olympic preparations. A celebrated pre-Olympic issue combining athletic grace with Soviet artistry.