This 1988 postcard depicts the Memorial Complex in Nikopol, dedicated to the pipe-plant soldiers who perished in the Great Patriotic War.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features a memorial complex, centered around a tall, vertical obelisk with a ribbed surface. Towards the top of the obelisk, bas-reliefs of a star and crossed hammer and sickle, symbolizing the Soviet Union, are affixed. Adjacent to the obelisk is a wall inscribed with names and a text panel bearing the inscription: “Eternal glory to the pipe-plant soldiers who gave their lives for the Soviet Motherland!” Green foliage is visible in the background.
Historical note
The memorial complex was erected in 1975 to commemorate the employees of the Nikopol Southern Pipe Plant who perished during the Great Patriotic War. It became a significant symbol of remembrance and sorrow for the city, immortalizing the bravery of the factory workers who defended the Motherland.
Present day
Currently, the memorial complex retains its significance as a place of remembrance and for ceremonial events, particularly on Victory Day. It continues to serve as a reminder of the war’s events and human losses.
Location (map)
Address: 56 Trubnikov Avenue, Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 47.589889, 34.426722
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates identified via publicly available geodata correspond to the location of the Memorial Complex to Pipe Plant Soldiers in Nikopol..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Memorial Complex in Nikopol, dedicated to pipe-plant soldiers.
- When was the memorial complex established? The memorial complex was established in 1975.
- Who does this memorial commemorate? It commemorates employees of the Nikopol Southern Pipe Plant who died in the Great Patriotic War.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Nikopol from 1988.
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