A 1979 Soviet postcard depicting the railway station building in Gomel, Belarus.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures the monumental railway station building designed in the Stalinist Empire style, featuring arched glazing on the central facade and columns. In front of the station lies the Station Square (Privokzalnaya Square), showing parked Soviet passenger cars (including VAZ-2101 and GAZ-24), two yellow passenger trolleybuses, pedestrians, and urban greenery.
Historical note
The railway station of Gomel was originally built in the 1890s, but the old building was almost completely destroyed during World War II. The new station building shown on the postcard was erected in 1948 according to the design of architect Igor Granatkin, preserving the general spatial layout of the square.
Present day
Today, the Gomel railway station continues to serve as the city’s main transportation hub. The building underwent comprehensive reconstruction in the early 2000s, which included facade renovation, interior refurbishment, and the construction of a new suburban terminal next to the main building.
Location (map)
Address: Privokzalnaya Square 3, Gomel, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.430815, 30.991410
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the railway station building on Privokzalnaya Square in Gomel..
Questions and answers
- When was the station building shown on the postcard constructed? The station building depicted in the image was constructed in 1948 to replace the one destroyed during World War II.
- Who designed this building? The post-war design of the Gomel railway station was developed by architect Igor Granatkin.
- What changes did the station undergo in the modern period? In the early 2000s, the building underwent a comprehensive renovation of its facade and interiors, and a new suburban terminal was constructed nearby.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Gomel from 1979.
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