Soviet art postcard from 1983 depicting the “Eternally Alive” Memorial in the city of Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the multi-figure bronze sculptural group of the “Eternally Alive” Memorial against a tall dark granite stele. The stele features a metal inscription in Russian reading “ВЕЧНО ЖИВЫМ” (To the Eternally Alive). The monument stands on a pedestal faced with granite tiles. In front of the memorial, two children with school bags are visible, and in the foreground, there is a flowerbed with red flowers. The memorial is surrounded by green trees.
Historical note
The “Eternally Alive” Memorial was inaugurated on September 28, 1973, marking the 30th anniversary of the liberation of Kremenchuk from Nazi occupation. It honors the Soviet soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians who died during World War II. The complex was built on the territory of the former Nazi concentration camp Stalag 346, where tens of thousands of people were systematically murdered between 1941 and 1943.
Present day
Today, the memorial is preserved as a local historical monument. The surrounding park area is well-maintained, and it remains a key site for commemorative events dedicated to the victims of World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Troitska St, Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.079370, 33.421470
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined by the location of the memorial on Troitska Street in Kremenchuk..
Questions and answers
- To whom is the “Eternally Alive” Memorial dedicated? The memorial is dedicated to the Soviet soldiers, prisoners of war, and local civilians who perished in Kremenchuk during World War II.
- What was located on this site during the Nazi occupation? The site of the memorial was occupied by the Stalag 346 concentration camp, where tens of thousands of prisoners and civilians died.
- When was the memorial opened? The memorial complex was officially opened in September 1973 to mark the 30th anniversary of the city’s liberation.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kremenchuk from 1983.
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