This 1970 Soviet postcard features the main entrance to the Hill of Glory memorial complex in Lviv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows two symmetrical monumental grey stone pylons-propylaea marking the entrance to the memorial. Sculptural reliefs of draped flags are positioned atop the pylons. In front of the entrance are manicured lawns with trimmed hedges and flowerbeds with red flowers. The Eternal Flame is visible burning between the pylons. Groups of visitors in late 1960s to early 1970s attire are seen walking around the memorial grounds.
Historical note
The Hill of Glory in Lviv was originally established during World War I as a Russian military cemetery. In the Soviet era, it was redesigned as a memorial for Soviet soldiers who died during World War II. The construction of the Soviet memorial complex took place from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, becoming one of the city’s key Soviet-era commemorative landmarks.
Present day
In the contemporary period, the memorial complex has undergone changes as part of Ukraine’s decommunization policy. Soviet orders, stars, and other Soviet ideological symbols have been removed from the pylons and graves. The site is currently managed by the Lychakiv Cemetery Museum.
Location (map)
Address: Pasichna St, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.838421, 24.055811
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the entrance to the Hill of Glory in Lviv.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the central entrance to the Hill of Glory memorial complex in Lviv, featuring pylons and the Eternal Flame.
- When was this postcard published? The postcard is dated 1970.
- What is the current status of the memorial? The memorial is part of the Lychakiv Cemetery historical and cultural reserve; Soviet symbols have been dismantled.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1970.
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