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Why is there chestnut leaf on the stamp?
Chestnuts are one of the strongest natural symbols of Kyiv. The leaf and flower of the horse chestnut appear in Kyiv’s official symbols, souvenirs, and even on metro tokens. Since the 19th century, chestnut trees have lined many Kyiv boulevards, especially Khreshchatyk, making spring in the city famous for its white-pink chestnut blossoms. Songs, poems, and paintings often depict Kyiv in spring “under the chestnut bloom,” turning the tree into a romantic emblem of the city. Chestnut leaves decorate local crafts, postcards, and city branding. Basically, Kyiv without chestnut blossoms would be like Paris without Eiffel Tower silhouettes — still beautiful, but missing its signature charm.
Why is there chestnut leaf on the stamp?
Chestnuts are one of the strongest natural symbols of Kyiv. The leaf and flower of the horse chestnut appear in Kyiv’s official symbols, souvenirs, and even on metro tokens. Since the 19th century, chestnut trees have lined many Kyiv boulevards, especially Khreshchatyk, making spring in the city famous for its white-pink chestnut blossoms. Songs, poems, and paintings often depict Kyiv in spring “under the chestnut bloom,” turning the tree into a romantic emblem of the city. Chestnut leaves decorate local crafts, postcards, and city branding. Basically, Kyiv without chestnut blossoms would be like Paris without Eiffel Tower silhouettes — still beautiful, but missing its signature charm.