A 1971 postcard depicting the two-story Soviet modernist building of the ‘Halychanka’ dietary dining hall in the resort town of Truskavets, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph shows a modernist two-story canteen building featuring large panoramic glass windows. In front of the building is a spacious paved plaza with visitors dressed in early 1970s attire. A large sign is visible on the flat roof. A passenger car is parked in the background, and a group of people is gathered near the main entrance on the right.
Historical note
The ‘Halychanka’ dietary dining hall was constructed during the Soviet era to serve the large influx of health resort visitors in Truskavets. The building represents a classic example of late 1960s to early 1970s Soviet architectural modernism, characterized by functionalism, reinforced concrete structures, and extensive glazing.
Present day
In the post-Soviet era, the building ceased to function as a public dietary canteen. It underwent significant reconstruction and was repurposed for commercial and retail use, which substantially altered its original modernist facade.
Location (map)
Address: Kobzar Square, Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.278700, 23.504200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central resort zone of Truskavets, Kobzar Square area.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the two-story ‘Halychanka’ dietary dining hall in Truskavets in 1971.
- What architectural style does the building represent? It is a typical example of Soviet architectural modernism of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
- What is the current state of the building? The building has been reconstructed and repurposed for commercial and shopping facilities, altering its original look.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1971.
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