Historical postcard from 1980 depicting the main building of the Belarusian Polytechnic Institute in Minsk.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the main facade of the academic building designed in the Soviet neoclassical style. The central element of the building is a massive portico with columns and a pediment featuring the inscription ‘Политехнический институт’. In the foreground, green trees, decorative gate posts with vases, pedestrians, and Soviet-era cars are visible.
Historical note
The Belarusian Polytechnic Institute (BPI) was founded in 1920. The monumental main building on Leninsky Prospekt (now Niezaliežnasci Avenue) was constructed in the post-war years, becoming a symbol of reconstructed Minsk and the republic’s primary engineering school.
Present day
Currently, the institution is known as the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU). The main building has fully retained its historical appearance, is designated as a mid-20th-century architectural monument, and serves as the university’s main administrative and academic facility.
Location (map)
Address: 65 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk, Belarus
Coordinates: 53.920555, 27.592813
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the BNTU main entrance.
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the main building of the Belarusian Polytechnic Institute (BPI) in Minsk.
- What is the architectural style of this building? The main building was constructed in the Soviet neoclassical (Stalinist Empire) style during the post-war period.
- What is the current name of this institute? Today, the institution is known as the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU).
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Minsk from 1980.
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