This 1986 Soviet postcard depicts two iconic locations in the city of Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk): the Glory to Labor monument dedicated to locomotive builders and a panoramic view of the busy intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya streets.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard is divided into two panels. The top panel shows the monument celebrating the revolutionary and labor traditions of locomotive builders, featuring a large concrete star, a bas-relief of Vladimir Lenin on a red banner, and two locomotive models (steam and diesel). The bottom panel captures an aerial view of the intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya streets, complete with Soviet residential blocks, trolleybuses, buses, cars, and underpass entrances.
Historical note
Voroshilovgrad (the name of Luhansk in 1935–1958 and 1970–1990) was a major industrial hub of the USSR. The monument to the locomotive builders was unveiled in 1977 to mark the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution near the Luhansk Locomotive Works. The intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya streets in the 1980s served as a critical transportation artery of the city.
Present day
Today, the city is known by its historical name, Luhansk. The monument to the locomotive builders still stands at its original location near the factory entrance, though the factory itself has dramatically reduced production. The intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya remains a key transport junction, though traffic organization and surrounding buildings have undergone modern transformations.
Location (map)
Address: intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya Streets, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.568300, 39.307900
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya streets.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the upper panel of the postcard? The upper panel shows the monument dedicated to the revolutionary and labor traditions of the locomotive builders of Luhansk.
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1986, during the period when the city was named Voroshilovgrad.
- Which intersection is featured in the lower photo? The lower photo shows the intersection of Sovetskaya and Oboronnaya streets from a high angle.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1986.
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