This collectible 1977 postcard features the building of the Kerch Drama Theater named after A. S. Pushkin, a key cultural center of the city.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the theater with a massive portico supported by rectangular columns. The pediment features a bas-relief of A. S. Pushkin and the inscription “Драматический театр имени А. С. Пушкина”. In front of the building is a square with paved pathways, a flower bed, wooden benches on concrete bases, and pedestrians. Trees stand on both sides of the frame.
Historical note
The history of the Kerch Drama Theater dates back to the second half of the 19th century, when the first permanent troupe was established in the city. The building shown on the postcard was reconstructed during the post-war period in the neoclassical style characteristic of mid-20th-century Soviet public architecture.
Present day
Today, the building continues to serve as the main theatrical venue in Kerch. It hosts regular performances by the local troupe, touring theater groups, and various public cultural events.
Location (map)
Address: 46 Lenina St, Kerch
Coordinates: 45.351650, 36.471610
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps cartographic data, address: 46 Lenina St, Kerch.
Questions and answers
- What year was the postcard published? The postcard was published in 1977.
- Whose name does the drama theater in Kerch bear? The theater is named after the poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.
- What are the architectural features of the building shown? The building is designed in a neoclassical style featuring a massive portico, rectangular columns, and a bas-relief on the pediment.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kerch from 1977.
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