A 1978 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the Monument to the Liberator Sailors of the Azov Flotilla in Mariupol.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows an authentic Soviet armored boat with hull number 346, mounted on a tall concrete pedestal shaped like a stylized sea wave crest. To the left of the monument, two young women in summer attire stand on an asphalt pathway. Young deciduous trees are visible in the background against a sky filled with light cumulus clouds.
Historical note
The Monument to the Liberator Sailors (BK-346 armored boat) was inaugurated in September 1974 on Primorsky Boulevard, marking the 30th anniversary of the city’s liberation from Nazi occupation. This actual combat vessel took part in landing operations in the Sea of Azov during World War II.
Present day
In subsequent decades, the monument remained one of the key memorial sites in Mariupol’s Primorsky Park. During the hostilities of 2022, the memorial and the vessel sustained damage but remained at their historical location.
Location (map)
Address: Primorsky Boulevard, Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 47.059150, 37.521820
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the ‘BK-346 Armored Boat’ memorial on Primorsky Boulevard in Mariupol..
Questions and answers
- Which ship is mounted on the pedestal? The pedestal features the original Soviet armored boat BK-346 (Project 1124), which actively participated in WWII combat operations.
- When was this memorial inaugurated? The monument was officially opened on September 10, 1974, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Mariupol’s liberation.
- Where exactly in the city is this monument located? The memorial complex is located on Primorsky Boulevard in Mariupol.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Mariupol from 1978.
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