This postcard from 1976 features a monument dedicated to the Black Sea sailors who participated in the Eupatoria Landing during the Great Patriotic War.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a bronze monument erected on a light-colored stone pyramidal pedestal. The sculptural group consists of several figures symbolizing airborne troops pressing forward. The monument is situated against an open sea horizon and a sandy shore, beneath a clear blue sky. Wreaths are visible at the base of the pedestal, emphasizing the memorial significance of the site.
Historical note
The monument was erected in Yevpatoria in 1967 to commemorate the tragic events of the Eupatoria Landing, carried out by Soviet forces in January 1942. During this operation, a naval landing attempted to liberate the city from occupation but suffered heavy losses. The authors of the monument are sculptor M.V. Rozanov and architects A.V. Kuznetsov, S.I. Stepanov.
Present day
Today, the Monument to the Black Sea Sailors remains one of Yevpatoria’s central memorials, retaining its significance as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. It continues to be a site for solemn ceremonies and the laying of flowers on days of remembrance. Located on the embankment, the monument is a prominent feature of the city’s landscape.
Location (map)
Address: V.I. Lenin Embankment, Yevpatoria, Crimea
Coordinates: 45.195000, 33.364722
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Geographical coordinates identified based on the location of the Monument to the Heroes of the Eupatoria Landing on public mapping services..
Questions and answers
- When was the Monument to the Heroes of the Eupatoria Landing erected? The Monument to the Heroes of the Eupatoria Landing was erected in Yevpatoria in 1967.
- What event does the monument commemorate? The monument commemorates the Eupatoria Landing, carried out by Soviet forces in January 1942 during the Great Patriotic War.
- Who are the authors of the monument? The authors of the monument are sculptor M.V. Rozanov and architects A.V. Kuznetsov, S.I. Stepanov.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yevpatoria from 1976.
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