A 1978 postcard featuring views of Ivano-Frankivsk, capturing the urban landscape of the Soviet period.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a monument to V.I. Lenin on a high pedestal with the inscription “ЛЕНИН”. In the background, a multi-story hotel building is visible with a large inscription in three languages: “ГОТЕЛЬ УКРАЇНА HOTEL”. In the foreground, figures of passersby and square landscaping elements can be seen.
Historical note
During the Soviet period, central squares of major Ukrainian cities were developed according to standard urban planning canons, which included the mandatory placement of monuments to party figures. The Ukraine Hotel and the surrounding area served as an important administrative and public hub of the city.
Present day
Currently, the architectural appearance of the square has changed: the monument was dismantled as part of decommunization, and the hotel building itself and the surrounding area have been renovated to meet modern urban requirements.
Location (map)
Address: Nezalezhnosti St, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.922100, 24.711200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Historical location of the Ukraine Hotel and the V.I. Lenin monument in Ivano-Frankivsk..
Questions and answers
- What year is indicated on the postcard? The postcard records the year 1978.
- What object is in the background? The Ukraine Hotel building is located in the background.
- Which city is depicted on the card? The city of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, is depicted.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1978.
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