A collectible 1966 postcard showcasing the monumental building of the Kyiv City Council, located on the city’s main thoroughfare, Khreshchatyk Street.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the main facade of the administrative building, featuring a powerful rusticated grey granite base with three arched passageways. The upper floors are adorned with Corinthian-style pilasters and topped by a massive decorative cornice. In front of the building, there are flagpoles with flags, lush green trees, and a Soviet-era bus and car driving on the road.
Historical note
The construction of the Kyiv City Council building began as part of the large-scale post-war reconstruction of the destroyed Khreshchatyk Street. The project was designed by prominent architects Oleksandr Vlasov and Oleksiy Zavarov. Construction took place in the early 1950s and was completed in 1957, making the structure a prime example of Soviet neoclassicism in the capital’s architecture.
Present day
In the modern era, the building has retained its key administrative functions. It continues to house the Kyiv City Council and the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA). The architectural monument remains a harmonious part of the contemporary Khreshchatyk ensemble.
Location (map)
Address: 36 Khreshchatyk St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.446900, 30.521700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Kyiv City Council building (36 Khreshchatyk St).
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the 1966 postcard? The postcard depicts the Kyiv City Council building, located on Khreshchatyk Street.
- Who designed this building? The building was designed by Soviet architects Oleksandr Vlasov and Oleksiy Zavarov.
- What function does the building serve today? Today, the building houses the Kyiv City Council and the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA).
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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