A 1985 Soviet postcard featuring a panoramic view of the River Station building in Kherson from the Kosheva River.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows the calm river water. Several Soviet passenger motor ships are docked at the piers. In the center stands the two-story river station building, constructed in the Stalinist Empire style, featuring a prominent portico, colonnade, and a small spire-topped tower. In the background, city trees and multi-story residential buildings are visible.
Historical note
The Kherson River Station was built in 1952 on Odesa Square. The building served as a key transport hub in Southern Ukraine, connecting the regional center with summer cottage settlements in the Dnieper Delta and other regional cities. During the Soviet period, it handled heavy passenger traffic, including high-speed hydrofoils.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, passenger traffic declined significantly. In June 2023, due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, the station building and adjacent areas suffered severe flooding. The site remains in a combat zone and has been damaged by shelling.
Location (map)
Address: Odesa Square, 6, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.626685, 32.618776
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Official address of the Kherson River Station.
Questions and answers
- When was the Kherson River Station building constructed? The construction of the river station building on Odesa Square was completed in 1952.
- What types of vessels are pictured on the 1985 postcard? The postcard depicts Soviet passenger motor ships docked at the river station piers.
- What happened to the station in 2023? In June 2023, the river station building was severely damaged by flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1985.
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