A 1972 Soviet postcard depicting the Kholm Gate of the Brest Hero-Fortress.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the southern facade of the Kholm Gate, built in red brick with decorative turrets. The walls of the structure are heavily scarred with bullet and shrapnel holes from World War II. A group of tourists is gathered near the archway. The bottom margin features the Gold Star of a Hero Fortress and multilingual captions.
Historical note
Built in the 19th century, the Kholm Gate served as the southern entrance to the Brest Fortress citadel. In June 1941, it was the site of fierce defensive battles. Despite extensive damage from heavy artillery fire, the structure survived and retained its distinct silhouette.
Present day
Today, the Kholm Gate is one of the most famous symbols of the Brest Fortress memorial complex. It has been preserved, retaining its historic battle scars, and remains open to the public as a monument.
Location (map)
Address: 60 Heroiv Oborony Brestskoy Kreposti Street, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.082500, 23.655800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Kholm Gate in the Brest Fortress.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the front of the postcard? The postcard depicts the battle-scarred Kholm Gate of Brest Fortress, a group of visitors at the entrance, and the Gold Star of a Hero Fortress in the lower margin.
- What year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1972.
- What is the historical significance of the Kholm Gate? The Kholm Gate was the southern gate of the citadel and the location of intense defense battles in the opening days of the Brest Fortress siege in June 1941.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1972.
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