A 1964 Soviet postcard showing the State Circus building in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The circular circus hall with its distinctive dome and entrance group fills the frame; a square with a fountain, flower beds and pedestrians lies in front. The composition is typical of 1960s cards featuring major public buildings.
Historical note
Kyiv Circus on the former Moscow Avenue (now Peremohy Avenue) opened in 1960. Architects included Y. Biletsky and A. Zavarov; the round auditorium was a new type in Soviet circus design.
Present day
The National Circus of Ukraine still operates at 82 Peremohy Avenue. The building has been renovated several times, but the dome silhouette remains recognisable.
Location (map)
Address: 82 Peremohy Avenue, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.449300, 30.445800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Open map data, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When did the circus open? In 1960.
- Where is the building? 82 Peremohy Avenue.
- What year is the postcard from? 1964.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1964.
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