This 1978 postcard shows the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial on the Hill of Glory in Chernihiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image features a memorial platform with an eternal flame, steles, and ceremonial stairs on a hilltop overlooking the city and the Desna River.
Historical note
The Hill of Glory is a memorial complex dedicated to those who died in the Second World War. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolises unnamed defenders.
Present day
The Hill of Glory remains a site of official ceremonies and public remembrance. The postcard documents its appearance in 1978.
Location (map)
Address: Hill of Glory, Chernihiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 51.498500, 31.277600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Open map data, Chernihiv.
Questions and answers
- What is shown? The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the Hill of Glory.
- Where is the complex? On a hill in Chernihiv overlooking the Desna.
- What year is the card? 1978.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernihiv from 1978.
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