This 1978 postcard shows the Chernihiv Regional Music and Drama Theatre named after Taras Shevchenko.
What is shown on the postcard
The image features a monumental theatre building with a colonnade, broad steps, and a ceremonial facade, set on a square with sparse traffic and urban landscaping.
Historical note
The theatre is one of Chernihiv’s main cultural institutions. The building belongs to the post-war tradition of giving prominent architectural homes to drama and music companies in regional capitals.
Present day
The Chernihiv Academic Music and Drama Theatre named after T.H. Shevchenko continues to operate on Shevchenka Street. The building remains a landmark of the cultural quarter.
Location (map)
Address: Shevchenka Street, 1, Chernihiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 51.497400, 31.292100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Open map data, Chernihiv.
Questions and answers
- What is shown? The regional music and drama theatre building.
- Who is the theatre named after? Taras Shevchenko.
- What year is the card? 1978.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernihiv from 1978.
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