Collectible postcard from 1979 showing the Palace of Culture building of the ‘Myrhorod’ resort in Poltava Oblast, Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a modernist two-story Palace of Culture building situated on the shore of a pond. A pedestrian bridge with railings leads to the main entrance. The facade of the building features continuous glazing with a portrait of V. I. Lenin attached to it. The left wing is decorated with terracotta-colored ornamental reliefs. A red poster depicting the profiles of Marxist-Leninist figures is placed on the blank wall of the stage fly tower. In the foreground, the calm water of the pond reflects the facade of the Palace of Culture.
Historical note
The Palace of Culture of the Myrhorod resort was built in the 1970s during a large-scale reconstruction and expansion of the famous Soviet mineral water and balneological resort. Designed in the style of Soviet architectural modernism, the building was intended for concerts, movie screenings, and cultural events for resort visitors.
Present day
Today, the building continues to operate as the Palace of Culture of the Myrhorod Resort. The Soviet propaganda and symbols have been removed from the facade, but the overall modernist architectural shape, glazing, and wall relief decorations remain preserved. The pond and the surrounding park area remain a popular spot for walks.
Location (map)
Address: 112 Gogol St, Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.965800, 33.606800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Palace of Culture of the ‘Myrhorod’ resort in the resort park area..
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Palace of Culture of the Myrhorod resort, built in the style of Soviet architectural modernism.
- What is located in the foreground of the picture? The foreground features a park pond reflecting the Palace of Culture building and a pedestrian bridge leading to the main entrance.
- What Soviet symbols are visible on the building’s facade in the 1979 photo? A portrait of V. I. Lenin is mounted on the glazed facade, and a red poster with profiles of Marx, Engels, and Lenin is visible on the stage fly tower.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1979.
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