On 16 November 2026, Ukrposhta will issue a new postage stamp entitled \u00abUkrainian Salo\u00bb, dedicated to one of the most famous dishes in Ukrainian cuisine. The issue will continue the \u00abNational Dishes\u00bb series, which introduces Ukrainians and foreigners to the country\u2019s culinary traditions. The design was created by the artist Nataliia Kokhal. The total print run will be 540,000 copies. Ukrposhta announced this on 12 November.<\/p>\n
The central element of the composition is Ukrainian lard, sliced and arranged on a wooden board. Next to it, the artist has placed garlic, spring onions, pickled gherkins, peppers and rye bread.<\/p>\n
The illustration is complemented by a traditional Ukrainian ornament, the stamp\u2019s name and the national coat of arms. The image depicts the traditional Ukrainian way of serving salo at a feast.<\/p>\n
The top of the stamp sheet features a winter landscape with snow-covered trees and blue tits. This design combines a gastronomic theme with images of Ukrainian nature.<\/p>\n
The new issue was designed by Nataliia Kokhal, who has previously worked on other stamps in the \u00abNational Dishes\u00bb series.<\/p>\n
According to the official online shop Ukrposhta<\/a>, the stamp will have the letter \u2018U\u2019 as its denomination. It can be used to pay for postal items both within Ukraine and abroad; however, several stamps may be required for international delivery.<\/p>\n Various versions of the new release will be available for purchase:<\/p>\n Each stamp measures 40.5 \u00d7 30 mm, whilst the entire sheet measures 156 \u00d7 139 mm.<\/p>\n The postal set includes a sheet of stamps, a C6-sized art envelope and a postcard. Pre-orders for the set are now available on the \u00abUkrposhta Postmark\u00bb website, and it will be dispatched to customers once the stamp has officially entered circulation.<\/p>\n Lard holds a special place in Ukrainian culinary traditions. It is eaten with black bread, garlic, pepper, pickles and other foods, and the methods of curing vary from region to region.<\/p>\n According to Ukrposhta, written references to salo date back at least five centuries. The product became particularly popular in Ukraine in the 19th century thanks to its nutritional value and the fact that it could be stored for long periods once salted.<\/p>\n Lard was taken on long journeys, particularly during the journeys of the Chumaks. It was also an important part of the diet of people engaged in heavy physical labour.<\/p>\n The \u00abNational Dishes\u00bb series\u00bb Ukrposhta<\/a> launched in 2018. Previously, the stamps had already featured a Kyiv-style cutlet, a Kyiv cake, Crimean Tatar chebureks, Ukrainian sausage and varenyky with cherries.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Products.<\/th>\n Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n One stamp (on a sheet)<\/td>\n 24 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A sheet of 9 stamps<\/td>\n 216 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stationery set<\/td>\n 246 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Artwork card<\/td>\n 15 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00abFirst Day\u00bb envelope\u00bb<\/td>\n 15 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A booklet of stamps<\/td>\n 700 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why did Ukrposhta dedicate a stamp specifically to salo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n