A 1963 Soviet color postcard capturing the Hotel ‘Kyiv’ building in Poltava (Ukrainian SSR) located at a major city intersection.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the five-story corner building of the Kyiv Hotel, featuring the simple facade and regular window grid with small balconies characteristic of late 1950s and early 1960s Soviet architecture. A large graphic mural is visible on the side wall of the building. In the foreground, there is a metal fence, a vintage Soviet passenger car, and a passing ZIL-158 bus. The shot is framed from above by tree branches.
Historical note
Hotel Kyiv was constructed in the early 1960s to accommodate visitors to the city. The building is situated on Sennaya (Sinna) Street. Historically, the ground floor housed the hotel’s namesake restaurant and service facilities. The architectural style represents the transitional phase from Stalinist neoclassicism to functional Soviet modernism.
Present day
Today, the former hotel building retains its main structural form but has undergone modern renovations, including window replacements and new signage, with the ground floor spaces currently adapted for various retail stores and commercial offices.
Location (map)
Address: 2/49 Sennaya St, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.589100, 34.544700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Hotel Kyiv building on Sennaya Street in Poltava..
Questions and answers
- In what year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1963.
- What transportation is visible in the foreground? The foreground features a vintage Soviet passenger car and a ZIL-158 passenger bus.
- Where exactly is this building located in Poltava? The building is located on Sennaya (Sinna) Street, at the intersection with Sobornosti Street.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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