This 1958 Soviet postcard shows the main building of the V. G. Korolenko Pedagogical Institute in Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The image depicts a two-story brick educational building with classical architectural elements, featuring a rusticated ground floor, arched windows on the upper floor, and a decorative cornice. In front of the building is a small green lawn with young trees and a pathway where pedestrians in light summer clothing are walking.
Historical note
The Poltava Pedagogical Institute traces its history back to 1914 with the establishment of the Teacher’s Institute. In 1921, the institution was named after the prominent writer V. G. Korolenko. During the Soviet period, it grew into a major training center for educational staff in the region. The building depicted on the postcard was restored and reconstructed during the post-WWII reconstruction period.
Present day
Today, this building houses the Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University (PNPU). The university remains one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific and educational centers of Left-Bank Ukraine, and its historic building is preserved as a key local architectural landmark.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Ostrohradskoho St, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.590300, 34.557600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main building of Poltava National Pedagogical University.
Questions and answers
- What institution is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the educational building of the V. G. Korolenko Pedagogical Institute in Poltava.
- In what year was this postcard published? This postcard is dated 1958.
- What is this educational institution called today? Today, it is known as the Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1958.
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