A postcard issued in 1989 shows a view of the Monument of Glory in the city of Dnipropetrovsk (now Dnipro), Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features the Monument of Glory, a tall structure topped with a sculpture, a star, and a banner, standing on a square. The pedestal displays bas-reliefs and Soviet-era symbols, including a hammer and sickle. In the background, a cityscape unfolds with multi-story buildings, greenery, and a body of water, likely the Dnipro River. The foreground shows a road with buses and a car, as well as a pedestrian area.
Historical note
The Monument of Glory, also known as the “Eternal Glory” Memorial Complex, was opened in Dnipropetrovsk in 1967. It is dedicated to soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War. The architectural ensemble includes an obelisk, a sculptural composition, and the Eternal Flame. The postcard captures the late 1980s, when the city still bore the name Dnipropetrovsk.
Present day
The “Eternal Glory” Memorial Complex remains one of Dnipro’s main attractions and an important site of remembrance. In 2016, the city of Dnipropetrovsk was renamed Dnipro as part of decommunization. The area around the memorial is landscaped and continues to be a venue for city events.
Location (map)
Address: Memorial Complex “Eternal Glory”, Dnipro, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.464700, 35.051800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Monument of Glory, Dnipro.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Monument of Glory in the city of Dnipropetrovsk (now Dnipro), Ukraine, as photographed in 1989.
- When was the Monument of Glory built? The Monument of Glory was opened in 1967.
- What is the memorial called today? Today, the memorial is known as the “Eternal Glory” Memorial Complex.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Dnipro from 1989.
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