A 1973 Soviet postcard depicting the Lenin Monument on Teatralna Square in Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk).
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground on the right, the full-length monument of V. I. Lenin stands on a tall granite pedestal. Behind the monument is a public square with flowerbeds, pathways, and greenery. In the background on the left, a multi-story residential building features a rooftop slogan “ПАРТИЯ — УМ, ЧЕСТЬ И СОВЕСТЬ НАШЕЙ ЭПОХИ” (The Party is the Mind, Honor, and Conscience of Our Epoch) alongside Lenin’s profile. On the right, part of an administrative building is visible. Pedestrians are walking across the square.
Historical note
The Lenin Monument on Teatralna Square in Voroshilovgrad was unveiled in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. From 1970 to 1990, the city was named Voroshilovgrad. The square served as the primary socio-political center of the city for demonstrations and public events.
Present day
The Lenin monument remains at its historical location. The surrounding architectural ensemble of Teatralna Square has mostly retained its historical appearance, including the Soviet-era residential and administrative buildings, though the Soviet ideological slogans on the rooftops have been dismantled.
Location (map)
Address: Teatralna Square, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.574100, 39.307900
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Lenin Monument on Teatralna Square in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located on Teatralna Square in Luhansk (known as Voroshilovgrad in 1973).
- When was this monument installed? The monument was opened in 1967 to mark the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution.
- Is the Soviet rooftop slogan still present? No, the Soviet slogans and ideological symbols on the residential building’s roof have been removed.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1973.
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