This 10 kopeck Soviet Union postage stamp, issued in 1990, highlights traditional Azerbaijani folk instruments. The detailed illustration features the tar (a long-necked string instrument), saz (a lute-like instrument), balaman (wind instrument), nagara (drum), and zurna (woodwind). The design celebrates Azerbaijan’s rich musical heritage, which played an important role in cultural identity within the USSR. The Cyrillic inscription at the top reads “Azerbaijani Folk Instruments”, underscoring the theme of national traditions. A stylized emblem appears on the left, marking its place in a cultural series.