A 1964 Soviet postcard featuring the Building of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR in Kyiv, a prominent monument of Soviet monumental classicism.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures the monumental semi-circular facade of the building featuring Corinthian columns, a grey granite-clad ground floor, and surrounding green trees. A ramp leads up to the main entrance, while the urban cityscape is visible in the background.
Historical note
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1938 according to the design by architects Ivan Fomin and Pavel Abrosimov. Originally intended for the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) of the Ukrainian SSR, it eventually housed the Council of People’s Commissars (later renamed the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR) upon completion. It was the largest administrative building in Kyiv at the time.
Present day
Today, the building located at 12/2 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street houses the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. It is protected by the state as an architectural monument and serves as the primary seat of the country’s executive branch.
Location (map)
Address: 12/2 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.448300, 30.533300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine building in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- Who designed the building? The building was designed by architects Ivan Fomin and Pavel Abrosimov.
- What organization was the building originally designed for? It was originally designed for the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) of the Ukrainian SSR.
- What institution is located in the building today? Today, the building houses the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1964.
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