This postcard from 1984 presents a panorama of the central part of Zaporizhzhia, focusing on two significant city buildings: Restaurant “Russia” and the M.I. Glinka Concert Hall.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures two architectural objects. On the left is a building designed in a modernist style, with the prominent sign “РОССИЯ” (RUSSIA) on its roof, identifying it as the eponymous restaurant. On the right, a neoclassical building with massive columns, a pediment, and decorative elements is visible, which is the M.I. Glinka Concert Hall. Both structures are surrounded by green vegetation, including trees and shrubs, and a segment of the urban landscape is present in the frame.
Historical note
The M.I. Glinka Concert Hall, now the Zaporizhzhia Regional Philharmonic, was constructed in 1953 based on the design by architect Georgiy Velychko. The building is a prominent example of the Stalinist Empire style, characteristic of post-war urban reconstruction. Restaurant “Russia,” built in a later period and executed in a modernist style, was one of Zaporizhzhia’s major public catering establishments and was often associated with the Intourist Hotel complex.
Present day
The M.I. Glinka Concert Hall continues to operate as the Zaporizhzhia Regional Philharmonic, remaining an important cultural center of the city. The building regularly hosts concerts and cultural events. The building of the former Restaurant “Russia” still exists, but its functional purpose and name have undergone numerous changes since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it is currently used for other commercial or public purposes.
Location (map)
Address: Sobornyi Avenue, 183, Zaporizhzhia
Coordinates: 47.818820, 35.183740
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of Zaporizhzhia Regional Philharmonic named after M.I. Glinka.
Questions and answers
- What year is the postcard from? The postcard is dated 1984.
- What are the two main buildings depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts Restaurant “Russia” and the M.I. Glinka Concert Hall.
- In what architectural style was the M.I. Glinka Concert Hall built? The M.I. Glinka Concert Hall was built in the Stalinist Empire style.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1984.
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