This 1976 Soviet postcard features a historic building in Vitebsk, which housed the administrative department of the veterinary institute during the Soviet era.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of a three-story ochre-yellow brick building decorated with white architectural details. The center of the composition features a grand entrance with a monumental triple-arched porch supporting a second-floor balcony. The second-floor windows display distinctive semicircular and keel-shaped arches, while the roofline is adorned with a decorative parapet and metal railing. Green trees and a paved area are visible in the foreground.
Historical note
The building was constructed in 1902 based on a design by diocesan architect A. Pavlovsky for the Vitebsk Women’s Diocesan School. The complex blended elements of the Russian Revival style with brick eclectic design. In the 1920s, the building was transferred to the newly established veterinary and zootechnical institute (later the Vitebsk Veterinary Institute).
Present day
Today, the building serves as the main academic building of the Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine (VSAVM). This early 20th-century architectural monument is included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Values of the Republic of Belarus.
Location (map)
Address: 1st Dovatora St, 7/11, Vitebsk, Belarus
Coordinates: 55.195325, 30.214878
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps / coordinates of the main building of VSAVM (former Women’s Diocesan School).
Questions and answers
- What was the original purpose of this building? The building was constructed in 1902 to house the Vitebsk Women’s Diocesan School.
- Which institution occupied the building in 1976? In 1976, the building served as the administrative facility of the Vitebsk Veterinary Institute.
- Who was the architect of this building? The building was designed by the diocesan architect A. Pavlovsky.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Vitebsk from 1976.
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