A Soviet postcard from 1965 featuring a view of the monument to the Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, located in the park of the same name in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the bronze statue of Taras Shevchenko on a high granite pedestal, surrounded by lush green park trees. In front of the monument is a paved pathway with several visitors walking, including a group of tourists. A Soviet-era residential building is visible in the background, along with typical streetlights of the epoch framing the path.
Historical note
The Taras Shevchenko Monument in Kyiv was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, to mark the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth. The monument was designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson. It was erected on the site where a monument to the Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood until 1918.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding Taras Shevchenko Park remain a key cultural and historical landmark in Kyiv. The monument is designated as a monument of monumental art of national significance and serves as a traditional venue for official and public events.
Location (map)
Address: Taras Shevchenko Park, Volodymyrska St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.441800, 30.512900
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Taras Shevchenko Monument in Shevchenko Park, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was this postcard published? This postcard was published in 1965.
- Who designed the Taras Shevchenko Monument in Kyiv? The monument was designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson.
- What was located on this site before the Shevchenko monument? Until 1918, a monument to the Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood on this site in the park.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1965.
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