A Soviet color postcard from 1974 shows a view of the Kyiv Hotel building in Poltava from the street intersection.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground depicts a roadway with a blue-and-white trolleybus and Soviet-made passenger cars. On the left is the five-story brick building of the Kyiv Hotel. A large hammer and sickle graphic is visible on the side facade. The roof features a sign reading ‘ГОТЕЛЬ КИЇВ’. Residential buildings and a round flowerbed on the intersection are visible on the right.
Historical note
The Kyiv Hotel building in Poltava, located at the intersection of Zhovtneva (now Sobornosti) and Novosinna (now Sinna) streets, was constructed during the Soviet era. It served as one of the primary accommodation venues for visitors to the regional center in the 1970s.
Present day
Today, the building retains its basic architectural form, but its primary function has changed. The Soviet-era symbols and signs have been removed, and the premises are now occupied by commercial offices and retail stores.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Sinna St, Poltava, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.585300, 34.544300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the intersection of Sobornosti and Sinna streets near the former Kyiv Hotel building.
Questions and answers
- Which building is shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts the five-story building of the Kyiv Hotel in Poltava.
- What is depicted on the side facade of the building in the 1974 photo? The side facade features a large graphic depiction of the Soviet hammer and sickle symbol.
- How is the building used today? Currently, the building has lost its Soviet symbolism, and its premises are used for offices and retail businesses.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1974.
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