This 1968 Soviet postcard captures the building of the Rivne Regional Music and Drama Theater, located in the heart of Rivne, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the theater designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, featuring a massive portico supported by columns. A sculptural composition is visible on the pediment, with a Soviet slogan underneath. In the foreground, there is a spacious square with pedestrians, young trees, and a vintage street lamp on the right.
Historical note
The new building for the Rivne Regional Music and Drama Theater was officially opened in 1960 on Teatralna Square. It replaced the temporary venues used by the local theater troupe, which had been active in the city since 1939. The structure became a key cultural and architectural landmark of the city center.
Present day
Today, the building continues to serve its original purpose as the Rivne Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater. The square in front of the theater has been pedestrianized and modernized, and the building itself is recognized as a local architectural monument.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Teatralna Square, Rivne, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.619082, 26.251347
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Rivne Music and Drama Theater building on Teatralna Square.
Questions and answers
- When was the Rivne theater building constructed? The theater building on Teatralna Square was completed and opened in 1960.
- What is visible in the foreground of the postcard? The foreground depicts a pedestrian square with people walking, young trees, and a classic street light.
- How is the building used today? It remains active as the Rivne Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Rivne from 1968.
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