This 1962 Soviet color postcard depicts the monument to the prominent Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, located in the park of the same name in central Kyiv, opposite the main building of Kyiv University.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a full-length bronze sculpture of the poet standing on a tall red granite pedestal. The front of the pedestal is inscribed with the poet’s name and lifespan. The monument is framed by green trees, decorative shrubs, and blooming red cannas in the foreground.
Historical note
The monument was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth. It was designed by the renowned sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevhen Levinson. The monument was erected on the site where a statue of Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood until 1920.
Present day
Today, the monument to Taras Shevchenko remains one of the main symbols of Kyiv and a designated cultural heritage site. The surrounding park continues to be a popular recreation spot for residents and a venue for official and public commemorative events.
Location (map)
Address: Tereshchenkivska St, Taras Shevchenko Park, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.441772, 30.512821
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Taras Shevchenko monument in the park of the same name in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was the Taras Shevchenko monument in Kyiv unveiled? The monument was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, to mark the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was created by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevhen Levinson.
- What stood on this site before the monument was erected? Until 1920, a monument to the Russian Emperor Nicholas I was located on this spot in the park.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1962.
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