A 1986 Soviet double-view postcard featuring the ‘To the Worker of Luhanshchyna’ monument and a panorama of Kotsiubynsky Street in Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk).
What is shown on the postcard
The left side of the postcard shows the ‘To the Worker of Luhanshchyna’ monument, depicting a worker holding a burning torch on a central dividing strip of a street. The right side shows a panoramic view of Kotsiubynsky Street with multi-story Soviet residential and public buildings, green spaces, an overpass, and a wide roadway with light traffic.
Historical note
The ‘To the Worker of Luhanshchyna’ monument was erected in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution and the industrial achievements of the region. Voroshilovgrad (historically and currently Luhansk) was a major industrial hub of the Ukrainian SSR in the 1980s.
Present day
The monument and the layout of Kotsiubynsky Street have survived to this day. The worker monument remains one of the recognizable landmarks of Luhansk, while the surrounding quarters retain their characteristic Soviet architectural appearance.
Location (map)
Address: Sovetskaya Street / Kotsiubynsky Street, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.568300, 39.314100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the ‘To the Worker of Luhanshchyna’ monument on Sovetskaya Street in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- In which year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1986, when the city was named Voroshilovgrad.
- What does the monument on the left depict? It depicts the ‘To the Worker of Luhanshchyna’ monument, symbolizing the industrial achievements of the region’s working class.
- Which street is shown on the right side of the postcard? The right side of the postcard shows a panoramic view of Kotsiubynsky Street.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1986.
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