A 1968 Soviet artistic postcard depicting the monument to the Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko at the main entrance to the Central Park of Culture and Rest in Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a spacious square at the entrance to the park, centered on a full-length bronze statue of T. G. Shevchenko standing on a pedestal made of large granite blocks. Behind the monument, a shaded park alley begins, lined with tall poplars and deciduous trees. A commemorative marker and a decorative park lantern are visible to the right. In the foreground, occasional pedestrians, including a woman with a child, are seen walking across the square on a summer day.
Historical note
The monument to Taras Shevchenko in Odesa was solemnly unveiled on April 30, 1966. The authors of the monument were sculptors A. Bilostotsky and O. Suprun, and architect H. Topuz. The location for the monument was chosen near the entrance to one of the city’s oldest parks, established in 1875 and renamed in honor of the Kobzar during the Soviet era. This monument replaced an earlier statue of the poet that had been located deeper inside the park grounds.
Present day
Today, the monument and its surrounding square remain an important cultural and historical site in Odesa. It is a traditional venue for official ceremonies and flower-laying events during national holidays and commemorative dates associated with Shevchenko. Shevchenko Park itself remains the main green area in the central part of the city.
Location (map)
Address: Marazliivska Street, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.479400, 30.755500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Monument to T.G. Shevchenko in Shevchenko Park, Odesa.
Questions and answers
- When was this monument unveiled in Odesa? The monument to T. G. Shevchenko at the park entrance was solemnly unveiled on April 30, 1966.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was designed by sculptors A. Bilostotsky and O. Suprun, and architect H. Topuz.
- What is the park’s name today? Today, it is the Central Park of Culture and Rest named after T. G. Shevchenko in Odesa.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1968.
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