The postcard depicts the Miner’s Monument, symbolizing the region’s coal industry, in the city of Donetsk, Ukraine, in 1983.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a monument of a miner holding a lump of coal in one hand and pointing into the distance with the other. The monument stands on a pedestal. In the background, city buildings, a bridge over a river, and the inscription “DONETSK” are visible.
Historical note
The Miner’s Monument, also known as ‘Miner’s Glory,’ was erected in Donetsk in 1968. It is one of the city’s symbols, closely associated with coal mining. The monument’s author is sculptor A. N. Ponomarenko.
In 1983, when the postcard was issued, Donetsk (then Stalino) was a major industrial center of the Ukrainian SSR.
Present day
The Miner’s Monument remains one of Donetsk’s landmarks. Despite the changes in the city and region, the monument continues to evoke the rich history of the coal industry.
Location (map)
Address: Mira Square, Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.009347, 37.804163
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Location of the Miner’s Monument in Donetsk, Ukraine, based on open-source data..
Questions and answers
- Who is the author of the Miner’s Monument? The monument’s author is sculptor A. N. Ponomarenko.
- When was the monument erected? The Miner’s Monument was erected in 1968.
- What does the monument symbolize? The monument symbolizes the coal industry and the labor of miners.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Donetsk from 1983.
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