This 1978 Soviet postcard features a view of the V. I. Lenin monument, which stood on the central square of Rivne (currently Independence Square).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a full-length bronze sculpture of V. I. Lenin erected on a tall, rectangular granite pedestal with the Ukrainian inscription “В. І. ЛЕНІН”. The monument is set on a paved granite platform with steps, with flowers placed at its base. In the foreground, manicured ornamental shrubs and flowerbeds with red flowers are visible. The background shows Soviet-era multi-story residential buildings with shops on the ground floors, and several pedestrians walking by.
Historical note
The monument to V. I. Lenin in Rivne was unveiled in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution on the square that then bore his name. The monument was designed by prominent Soviet sculptors M. K. Vronsky and O. P. Oliynyk. The square around the monument served as the main venue for official celebrations and parades during the Soviet era.
Present day
In August 1991, immediately following the declaration of Ukraine’s independence, the Lenin monument in Rivne was dismantled, becoming one of the first to be removed in the country. Today, its former location is known as Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), the central public square of the city. The surrounding Soviet-era residential buildings still stand and have been partially modernized.
Location (map)
Address: Independence Square, Rivne, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.619140, 26.251340
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Central square of Rivne (now Independence Square).
Questions and answers
- When was this monument erected? The V. I. Lenin monument in Rivne was unveiled in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution.
- Where exactly in Rivne was the monument located? It was located on the central square of the city, known in Soviet times as Lenin Square, now renamed Independence Square.
- What happened to the monument after the collapse of the Soviet Union? The monument was dismantled in August 1991, shortly after Ukraine declared its independence.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Rivne from 1978.
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