The 1985 postcard features the Monument to Young Chapayevites, located in Zaporizhzhia. This monument serves as a reminder of the heroic events of the Civil War and the courage of the city’s young defenders.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures a monumental complex consisting of a tall vertical stele and a horizontal panel with a relief image. The relief depicts two figures of young fighters in motion, symbolizing struggle. Flowerbeds are arranged around the monument, and numerous trees forming a green park area are visible in the background. A person stands at the base of the monument, providing a sense of scale for the composition. The sky is clear, creating bright illumination for the scene.
Historical note
The Monument to Young Chapayevites was erected in 1968 in Metallurgists’ Park in Zaporizhzhia. It is dedicated to the memory of young soldiers who participated in the Civil War of 1918-1922, specifically those who defended the city of Alexandrovsk (now Zaporizhzhia) in 1918 as part of V.I. Chapayev’s division. The monument’s authors are sculptor M. Khudozhnik and architect S. Belikov. The composition reflects the dynamism and selflessness of the young participants in those events.
Present day
Currently, the Monument to Young Chapayevites continues to stand at its original location in Metallurgists’ Park in Zaporizhzhia. It retains its significance as a historical object and a place of memory. The monument is part of the city’s cultural landscape and serves as a reminder of its past, attracting both local residents and tourists.
Location (map)
Address: Metallurgists’ Park, Zaporizhzhia
Coordinates: 47.886389, 35.086389
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined by the location of the Monument to Young Chapayevites in Metallurgists’ Park, Zaporizhzhia..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the 1985 postcard? The 1985 postcard depicts the Monument to Young Chapayevites in Zaporizhzhia.
- Who is the Monument to Young Chapayevites dedicated to? The monument is dedicated to the memory of young soldiers who participated in the Civil War of 1918-1922, defending the city of Alexandrovsk in 1918.
- In what year was the monument erected? The Monument to Young Chapayevites was erected in 1968.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1985.
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