A collectible Soviet postcard from 1978 depicting the “Komsomolets” wide-format cinema in the city of Zhdanov (now Mariupol), Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a modernist two-story cinema building featuring a large glass facade and the lettering “КИНОТЕАТР КОМСОМОЛЕЦ” on its roof. A wide stone staircase decorated with red banners leads to the main entrance. To the left of the building stands a tall vertical stele with a monumental sculptural composition at its base. The foreground features flowerbeds, lawns, and street lamps, while multi-story residential buildings are visible in the far background.
Historical note
The “Komsomolets” cinema was opened in the Primorsky district of Zhdanov (Mariupol) in the 1970s. The building was constructed according to a standard wide-format cinema design typical of Soviet modernism of that era. It served as a major cultural and leisure center for the district, hosting movie screenings and community events.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, the cinema ceased its original operations. The premises were repurposed for commercial use, including a shopping center. During the hostilities in 2022, the building suffered significant damage.
Location (map)
Address: 172 Nakhimov Avenue, Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 47.078978, 37.521882
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Komsomolets cinema building at 172 Nakhimov Avenue in Mariupol.
Questions and answers
- What year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1978.
- What is the current state of the former cinema building? In the post-Soviet era, the cinema was closed and used as a shopping venue. In 2022, the building was heavily damaged during military actions.
- What was the name of Mariupol when the postcard was issued? In 1978, the city was officially named Zhdanov.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Mariupol from 1978.
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