A 1973 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the “Belt of Glory” monument in the village of Prylymanske, Odesa Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a concrete stela monument shaped as a truncated trapezoid. The front features a large bas-relief of a Soviet soldier’s head in a helmet. Below it, a Ukrainian inscription is carved: “Тут ми стояли на смерть, щоб захистити життя” (Here we stood to the death to protect life). The base of the monument is covered with green bushes under a clear blue sky.
Historical note
The monument is part of the “Belt of Glory” memorial complex, established in the 1960s to commemorate the 1941 defense lines of Odesa. The monument in the village of Prylymanske (historically Tatarka) marks the site of fierce battles where Soviet forces held off the advancing German and Romanian troops.
Present day
Today, the monument remains in its original location near the Odesa–Ovidiopol highway in the village of Prylymanske. The memorial is preserved, though the surrounding vegetation and road infrastructure have changed.
Location (map)
Address: H04 highway, Prylymanske, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.435422, 30.601550
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined by the location of the Belt of Glory memorial on the H04 highway in Prylymanske village..
Questions and answers
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located in the village of Prylymanske, Odesa Oblast, along the defense line of the city.
- What inscription is carved on the stela? The Ukrainian inscription “Тут ми стояли на смерть, щоб захистити життя” (Here we stood to the death to protect life) is carved on the stela.
- Which memorial complex does this monument belong to? This monument belongs to the “Belt of Glory” memorial complex, dedicated to the 1941 defense of Odesa.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1973.
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