Card “Tavern”. Minsk, 1990

The 1990 postcard captures the “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant, a popular dining establishment in Minsk during the late Soviet era. It was located on Revolutsionnaya Street and was known for its traditional cuisine and distinctive architecture.

What is shown on the postcard

The image depicts the restaurant building featuring a terracotta tiled roof and multi-level architecture. The lower facade is yellow with an arched opening, equipped with double wooden gates. Above the arch, a sign reads “КОРЧМА” (Korchma) and “СТАРАЯ ВЁСКА” (Old Village). Two decorative lanterns flank the gates. Above this section, there is a reddish-orange wall with a balcony, where two men are visible. In front of the open gates, a bearded man and a woman are standing, presumably conversing. The word “МIНСК” (Minsk) is inscribed in the upper right corner of the postcard.

Historical note

The “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant opened on Revolutsionnaya Street, 30, in the 1970s and quickly gained popularity among residents and visitors to Minsk. The establishment specialized in Belarusian and Slavic cuisine, offering patrons an immersion into an atmosphere of traditional antiquity. The restaurant was one of the landmark places in the capital of the BSSR, symbolizing a blend of national culture and Soviet hospitality.

Present day

The building at Revolutsionnaya Street, 30, remains to this day and continues to be used as a public catering establishment. Currently, it houses the “L’angolo” restaurant. Revolutsionnaya Street is part of Minsk’s historic center, and its architectural appearance, including the former “Korchma” building, is maintained and restored, preserving the uniqueness of the old city.

Location (map)

Address: Revolutsionnaya Street, 30, Minsk, Belarus

Coordinates: 53.903060, 27.550180
(Google Maps)

Coordinate source: Coordinates obtained using georeferencing of the address Revolutsionnaya Street, 30, Minsk on OpenStreetMap / Google Maps..

Questions and answers

• What is depicted on the postcard? The 1990 postcard depicts the “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant in Minsk, known for its traditional cuisine and architecture.
• Where was the “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant located? The “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant was located at Revolutsionnaya Street, 30, in Minsk.
• When was the “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant opened? The “Korchma “Staraya Veska”” restaurant was opened in the 1970s.

See also

• Minsk postcards
• 1990 postcards

The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Minsk from 1990.