The Monument of Eternal Glory is a prominent historical monument located in the city of Dnipro (formerly Dnepropetrovsk until 2016), Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures the Monument of Eternal Glory, towering on its pedestal. The lower part shows a section of the memorial complex with the Eternal Flame. In the background, residential buildings and trees are visible, characteristic of Soviet-era urban development.
Historical note
The Monument of Eternal Glory was unveiled in 1963 and is one of the main memorials dedicated to the feat of Soviet soldiers and home front workers during the Great Patriotic War. It was erected on the site where a powerful explosion occurred in 1941, set by retreating Soviet troops to destroy the unfinished hydroelectric power station.
The monument’s sculptural composition includes the figure of the Motherland holding a torch and bas-reliefs symbolizing the heroes’ deeds. In 1976, when this postcard was issued, the city was named Dnepropetrovsk.
Present day
Today, the Monument of Eternal Glory remains an important place of remembrance and pilgrimage for the residents of Dnipro and its visitors. The memorial is part of the comprehensive Glory Park and continues to be well-maintained, serving as a reminder of the heroic past.
Location (map)
Address: Monument of Eternal Glory Memorial Complex, Dnipro, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.458911, 35.046749
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined based on the known location of the Monument of Eternal Glory in the city of Dnipro..
Questions and answers
- Where is the Monument of Eternal Glory located? The Monument of Eternal Glory is located in the city of Dnipro (Ukraine), on Monastyrsky Island (formerly Komsomolsky Island).
- When was the Monument of Eternal Glory erected? The Monument of Eternal Glory was erected in 1963.
- To whom is the Monument of Eternal Glory dedicated? The Monument of Eternal Glory is dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Dnipro from 1976.
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