This 1978 Soviet collectible postcard showcases a view of the central Freedom Square in Kherson, featuring the monument to V. I. Lenin.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, a flowerbed with blooming red roses is visible. In the center of the composition, a full-length bronze sculpture of V. I. Lenin stands on a granite pedestal. The background features Soviet-era multi-story residential buildings, deciduous trees, and two female figures to the left of the monument.
Historical note
Freedom Square is the central square of Kherson. It took shape in the 19th century, initially known as Yarmarkova (Fair) Square, and later renamed Narodna (People’s) Square. The monument to V. I. Lenin was officially unveiled in the center of the square on November 5, 1965. The monument was designed by sculptors Yu. Lokhovynin and L. Rodionov, and architects E. Poltoratsky and E. Aleksandrov.
Present day
On February 22, 2014, the Lenin monument on Freedom Square was dismantled. Later, a memorial dedicated to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and those who died for the unity of Ukraine was established on the square. The architectural ensemble of the square has retained its Soviet-era residential and administrative buildings.
Location (map)
Address: Freedom Square, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.638420, 32.613250
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of Freedom Square in Kherson, at the site of the former Lenin monument..
Questions and answers
- In what year was the Lenin monument in Kherson unveiled? The monument to V. I. Lenin on Freedom Square was officially unveiled on November 5, 1965.
- Does this monument exist today? No, the Lenin monument was dismantled on February 22, 2014.
- What was Freedom Square called in the 19th century? In the 19th century, the square was known as Yarmarkova (Fair) Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1978.
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