A 1984 postcard captures Pushkin Square in Zaporizhzhia, presenting a panoramic view of the city’s central part with its characteristic Soviet-era architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The 1984 postcard shows a wide avenue in the foreground, with vehicular traffic. To the right, the multi-story “Intourist” Hotel building dominates, featuring a distinctive glass and concrete facade, with a single-story annex below it. The area in front of the hotel includes a parking lot with cars and pedestrians.
In the background, residential blocks built with typical high-rise buildings are visible on the elevated terrain, creating an amphitheater effect.
Historical note
Pushkin Square (now Mahnitskyi Square) is one of Zaporizhzhia’s key urban squares, developed during the Soviet period. Located along the main avenue (formerly Lenin Avenue, now Sobornyi Avenue), it served as an Timportant transportation hub and a center for public activity.
The “Intourist” Hotel, built in the 1970s, was an iconic landmark and one of the largest hotels in the city, designed to accommodate foreign tourists and high-ranking guests, reflecting modern architectural trends.
Present day
Currently, the square is known as Mahnitskyi Square, and the “Intourist” Hotel has been renamed “Soborny Hotel” after renovation. The area around the square remains a significant transportation and commercial artery of the city. The typical Soviet-era residential buildings visible in the background continue to be used as residential quarters, undergoing partial modernization and facade updates.
Location (map)
Address: Sobornyi Ave, 177, Zaporizhzhia
Coordinates: 47.838300, 35.143200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates correspond to the location of the former Intourist Hotel (now Soborny Hotel) at Sobornyi Ave, 177, which is a prominent feature on the postcard and is situated near Pushkin Square..
Questions and answers
- What was the name of the hotel on the postcard? The postcard shows the “Intourist” Hotel.
- What is Pushkin Square called now? Pushkin Square is currently named Mahnitskyi Square.
- In what year was the postcard made? The postcard was made in 1984.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1984.
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