A postcard from 1973, featuring the monument to Komsomol member Boleslav Grigas in the city of Šiauliai, Lithuanian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a monumental memorial, consisting of a concrete pedestal and a bust of a young man, presumably Boleslav Grigas, a Komsomol member. The monument is set on a stone base, with low-lying greenery planted in front of it. The background of the monument is formed by trees with autumn foliage, creating the atmosphere of the time captured in the photograph.
Historical note
Boleslav Grigas (Bronius Grigas) was an active participant in the Komsomol movement in Šiauliai in the pre-war years. He died during the Great Patriotic War, becoming one of the symbols of Komsomol bravery and self-sacrifice. The monument was erected in his honor as a tribute to the young hero.
Present day
Currently, B. Grigas Square and his monument exist in Šiauliai. The monument is located on Petrauskų Street, not far from the city center. Although many years have passed since the postcard was created, the monument remains an important part of the urban landscape and a reminder of Komsomol youth.
Location (map)
Address: Lithuania, Šiauliai, Petrauskų Street, near B. Grigas Square
Coordinates: 55.894700, 23.324400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the object: Monument to Komsomol member B. Grigas, Šiauliai, Lithuania. Data confirmed by mapping services..
Questions and answers
- Who was B. Grigas? B. Grigas (Boleslav Grigas, Bronius Grigas) was a Komsomol member, an active participant in the Komsomol movement in Šiauliai, who died during the Great Patriotic War.
- Where is the monument located? The monument is located in the city of Šiauliai, Lithuania, on Petrauskų Street, near B. Grigas Square.
- When was the postcard issued? The postcard was issued in 1973.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Šiauliai from 1973.
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