This 1969 Soviet postcard features a view of Lenin Avenue (since 2016, Svobody Avenue) in the city of Dniprodzerzhynsk (now Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground displays a well-kept lawn on the central boulevard, adorned with blooming red canna lilies and other ornamental plants. Pedestrians walk along the path. On the left side, a row of identical five-story residential buildings (Khrushchyovkas) with ground-floor shops is visible, while an overpass can be seen in the distance.
Historical note
Lenin Avenue was actively developed during the post-war period, serving as the city’s primary layout axis. During the 1950s and 1960s, mass housing construction took place here, shaping the modern appearance of Dniprodzerzhynsk’s central quarters. Landscaping the boulevard was a key element of urban development in the industrial city.
Present day
As part of decommunization in 2016, Lenin Avenue was renamed Svobody (Freedom) Avenue. The avenue remains a crucial transport and pedestrian artery of Kamianske, connecting the railway station to the central square and the Dnieper River. The Soviet-era residential buildings have largely been preserved.
Location (map)
Address: Svobody Avenue, Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.514200, 34.611800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Central boulevard of Svobody Avenue (formerly Lenina), Kamianske.
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of Lenin Avenue in Kamianske? In 2016, Lenin Avenue was renamed Svobody Avenue.
- What is pictured in the foreground of the postcard? The foreground shows the central boulevard of the avenue, decorated with flowerbeds of red canna lilies and a pedestrian walking path.
- What types of buildings are visible on the left side of the avenue? The left side shows a row of five-story residential buildings (‘Khrushchyovkas’) with commercial spaces on the ground floor.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kamianske from 1969.
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