This 1985 Soviet postcard depicts the monumental dining hall of the “Chaika” pioneer camp, located on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the facade of the dining hall building designed in the Stalinist Neoclassical style. The entrance features a portico with paired columns and semicircular windows. A sculptural composition is installed on the roof. In the foreground, children in pioneer uniforms stand on an asphalted area near flowerbeds.
Historical note
The “Chaika” pioneer camp belonged to the “Dneprospetsstal” electrometallurgical plant and was opened during the Soviet era on Khortytsia Island. The two-story dining hall building, resembling a classical palace of culture, became the main architectural focal point of the camp.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, the pioneer camp was reorganized. The dining hall building has survived on the territory of the health resort (sanatorium), though it requires restoration. Some associated camp structures are still used for recreational purposes.
Location (map)
Address: Budynok Vidpochynku St, Khortytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 47.813600, 35.101800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Chaika pioneer camp and sanatorium on Khortytsia Island.
Questions and answers
- Which enterprise owned the “Chaika” pioneer camp? The “Chaika” pioneer camp belonged to the “Dneprospetsstal” electrometallurgical plant.
- What architectural style was used for the dining hall? The dining hall building was built in the Stalinist Neoclassical style with a portico and paired columns.
- Where exactly in Zaporizhzhia was this camp located? The “Chaika” pioneer camp was located on Khortytsia Island.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1985.
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