This 1978 Soviet postcard depicts the railway station building in Chernihiv, constructed during the post-war period.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows the station square with vehicle traffic, including a red VAZ-2101 passenger car, a LAZ-695 public bus carrying the sign “Volna” (“Wave”), and parked taxi cabs. In the center stands the monumental red-brick station building decorated with white and green trim, topped by a tall tented dome with a spire. Soviet banners are visible on the facade.
Historical note
The railway station in Chernihiv was opened in 1893. During World War II, the original station building was completely destroyed by German bombings in August 1941. The new monumental railway station building was constructed in 1950 according to the design of architect Gennady Granatkin, becoming one of the main symbols of the city’s post-war reconstruction.
Present day
Today, the Chernihiv railway station remains fully operational, serving commuter and long-distance passenger trains. The building has preserved its historic mid-20th-century architectural appearance and is designated as a local architectural monument.
Location (map)
Address: Pryvokzalna Square, 1, Chernihiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 51.481500, 31.272100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Map data for the Chernihiv Railway Station.
Questions and answers
- In what year was the railway station in Chernihiv opened? The railway station was opened in 1893.
- When was the modern station building constructed? The new monumental railway station building was constructed in 1950.
- Who designed the post-war station building? The building was designed by architect Gennady Granatkin.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernihiv from 1978.
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