A 1967 Soviet collectible postcard capturing the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (now Podillya) in the city of Khmelnytskyi, Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows a roadway with a PAZ-652 bus passing by. In the background stands the five-story modernist hotel building with the sign ‘ГОТEЛЬ ЖОВТНЕВИЙ’ on its roof. A wide staircase leads to the main entrance, with pedestrians walking down. To the right, a park area and a decorative stele are visible.
Historical note
The Oktyabrskaya (Zhovtnevyi) Hotel was constructed during the Soviet era to accommodate visitors to the regional center. The building represents a typical example of 1960s Soviet functionalism, characterized by a clean rhythm of window openings and recessed corner balconies that emphasize its vertical lines.
Present day
Today, the building continues to operate as a hotel, currently named ‘Podillya’. While the facade has undergone minor cosmetic renovations over the decades, the overall architectural volume, layout, and front staircase remain recognizable.
Location (map)
Address: 34 Shevchenka St, Khmelnytskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine, 29000
Coordinates: 49.423000, 27.000400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Hotel Podillya (former Zhovtnevyi / Oktyabrskaya) at 34 Shevchenka Street, Khmelnytskyi..
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of the hotel? The hotel is now known and operates as ‘Podillya’.
- Which bus is depicted in the foreground? A Soviet-era PAZ-652 light bus is visible on the street in front of the hotel.
- What is the architectural style of the building? The building is designed in the style of Soviet architectural modernism and functionalism of the 1960s.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Khmelnytskyi from 1967.
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