This 1979 Soviet postcard features the monument to V. I. Lenin, erected on the central square of the city of Gomel.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a full-length bronze statue of V. I. Lenin standing on a tall, four-sided pedestal made of dark red granite. In the background, green tree crowns are visible under a blue sky with light clouds, along with elements of decorative fencing or flagpoles.
Historical note
The monument was erected on Gomel’s main square in 1958 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Belarusian SSR. The monument was created by Georgian sculptor Sh. Mikatadze and architect I. Spirin. The sculpture depicts Lenin in full length with an overcoat draped over his shoulders.
Present day
Today, the monument remains in its original location on Lenin Square in Gomel, serving as the focal point of the city’s main administrative square.
Location (map)
Address: Lenin Square, Gomel, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.424268, 31.013627
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Lenin Square, Gomel, coordinates of the monument.
Questions and answers
- In which year was this monument opened? The V. I. Lenin monument in Gomel was opened in 1958.
- Who are the authors of the monument? The monument was designed by sculptor Sh. Mikatadze and architect I. Spirin.
- Where exactly in Gomel is the monument located? The monument is located on the city’s central square, Lenin Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Gomel from 1979.
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