On December 29, 2025 the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic puts into circulation a series of Kyrgyz Express Post postage stamps: "Uzun-Akhmat Grape. Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book".
Uzun-Akhmat Grape (Vitis usunachmatica) is a rare, endemic species of the flora of the Western Tian Shan. Its name originates from the Uzun-Akhmat River in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. It was included in the Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book in 1981.
This plant is a perennial liana, reaching a length of up to 25–30 meters. Its leaves are large with clearly defined veins, and the clusters produce small but juicy berries of a dark purple color. In autumn, the Uzun-Akhmat grapes paint the gorges of mountain rivers in bright colors, creating unique natural landscapes.
Unfortunately, the range of this species has significantly decreased due to human activity and the clearing of natural thickets. The Uzun-Akhmat grape requires protection and careful scientific study.
By issuing this postage stamp, Kyrgyz Express Post continues its series dedicated to rare and endangered plants and animals of our country, and calls for a careful attitude toward the unique natural wealth of Kyrgyzstan.
