A 1984 postcard depicting the academic building of the Kirovohrad Technicum of Agricultural Mechanization, one of the region’s leading specialized secondary schools.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows an asphalt pedestrian path in front of the main building, with students walking in summer attire. On the right is the four-story Soviet-era technicum building, featuring a rhythmic pattern of windows and vertical concrete ribs. In front of the facade, neat flowerbeds and park lanterns are visible. Multi-story Soviet residential blocks stand in the background.
Historical note
The Technicum of Agricultural Mechanization in Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi) was established in the first half of the 20th century to train qualified personnel for the agricultural sector. The complex of academic buildings and dormitories on Universytets’kyi Avenue formed a distinctive modernist micro-district, providing students with all necessary infrastructure.
Present day
Today, the educational institution is known as the Kropyvnytskyi Agricultural College. The building has preserved its original architectural appearance and continues to function as an educational facility, training specialists for Ukraine’s agro-industrial sector.
Location (map)
Address: 5/2 Universytets’kyi Ave, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.494660, 32.222160
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Kirovohrad Technicum of Agricultural Mechanization (now Kropyvnytskyi Agricultural College).
Questions and answers
- Which educational institution is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the academic building of the Kirovohrad Technicum of Agricultural Mechanization.
- What is the modern name of this technicum? Today, this institution is named the Kropyvnytskyi Agricultural College.
- Where is this building located in Kropyvnytskyi? The building is located at 5/2 Universytets’kyi Avenue.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kropyvnytskyi from 1984.
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