A collectible 1973 Soviet postcard featuring a dual-view composition of two prominent educational and cultural institutions in Brest: the Gorky Regional Library and the Palace of Pioneers.
What is shown on the postcard
The top photo shows a three-story modernist library building with wide strip windows and dark decorative tiling between them, framed by green trees. The bottom photo depicts the three-story Soviet neoclassical Palace of Pioneers. The main entrance features a grand portico supported by four rectangular pillars and a wide staircase with children standing near the entrance.
Historical note
The Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren in Brest was constructed in 1951, designed by the prominent Soviet architect Georgy Zaborsky. It served as a key hub for youth extracurricular education. The Gorky Regional Library, established in 1940, occupied several temporary premises during the Soviet era before moving to a custom-built facility.
Present day
Today, the former Palace of Pioneers at 31 Budennogo Street remains well-preserved and functions as a regional state educational center for children and youth. The Gorky Regional Library has been operating from its spacious modernist building at 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts since 1989.
Location (map)
Address: 31 Budennogo St, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.091100, 23.696000
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Palace of Pioneers (now the Center for Creative Work of Children and Youth) on Budennogo Street, 31 in Brest..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted in the lower image on the postcard? The lower image depicts the Brest Palace of Pioneers and Schoolchildren, constructed in 1951.
- Who was the architect of the Palace of Pioneers in Brest? The building was designed by the well-known Soviet architect Georgy Zaborsky.
- Where is the Gorky Regional Library located today? Since 1989, the library has been located in a dedicated modernist building at 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1973.
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