This collectible 1981 postcard presents a panoramic elevated view of Odessa, capturing the city’s new architectural landmarks of the early 1980s.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a panorama of Odessa. On the right, the newly constructed building of the Odessa Theatre of Musical Comedy stands out with its distinctive golden roof structure. On the left, the field of the Spartak Stadium and a high-rise administrative building are visible. The foreground features low-rise historic residential blocks interspersed with green spaces.
Historical note
The year 1981 was significant for Odessa’s cultural landscape, marking the completion of the new Odessa Theatre of Musical Comedy, designed by architect Genrikh Topuz. This period was characterized by urban renewal and the integration of modernist architecture into the historic city fabric.
Present day
Today, the Mikhail Vodyanoy Theatre of Musical Comedy and the Spartak Stadium continue to serve their original purposes, remaining prominent landmarks in the Primorsky District of Odessa.
Location (map)
Address: 3 Panteleimonivska St, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.468200, 30.754800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Odesa Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy.
Questions and answers
- Which prominent building is visible on the right? The building on the right is the new Odessa Theatre of Musical Comedy, which opened in 1981.
- What sports facility is captured in the postcard? The stands and field of the Spartak Stadium are visible on the left side of the image.
- Who designed the theatre building? The design of the Theatre of Musical Comedy was developed by the Odessa architect Genrikh Topuz.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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