A 1983 vintage collectible postcard depicting the Monument to the Soldier-Liberators in Kremenchuk, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the monument to the Soviet soldier-liberator, mounted on a tall, rectangular pedestal made of light-grey stone. The bronze figure of the soldier is depicted wearing a helmet and a military cloak, holding a submachine gun in his right hand and the shaft of a large unfurled banner in his left.
The front of the pedestal features a relief wreath containing the years “1941–1945” and a commemorative plaque below it. The monument is surrounded by lush green trees, with a flowerbed of red flowers at its base. Two pedestrians are visible walking in the lower right corner.
Historical note
The monument was dedicated to the Soviet soldiers who liberated Kremenchuk from German occupation in September 1943 during the Battle of the Dnieper. It was erected in the post-war period at a major street intersection to honor the military divisions that fought for the city.
Present day
Today, the monument remains at the intersection of Svobody Avenue and Khalamenyuka Street. In the context of Ukraine’s decommunization and derussification policies, the status and future of Soviet-era military monuments are subject to ongoing public and administrative debate.
Location (map)
Address: intersection of Svobody Avenue and Khalamenyuka Street, Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.079200, 33.433400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, intersection of Svobody Ave and Khalamenyuka St.
Questions and answers
- What does the 1983 postcard depict? The postcard depicts the Monument to the Soldier-Liberators in the city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine.
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located at the intersection of Svobody Avenue and Khalamenyuka Street in Kremenchuk.
- What historical event does this monument commemorate? It commemorates the liberation of Kremenchuk from German occupation in September 1943.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kremenchuk from 1983.
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