This 1974 Soviet postcard depicts the equestrian monument to the Civil War commander Grigory Kotovsky, located in one of the squares of Chișinău.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the bronze equestrian monument of Grigory Kotovsky, erected on a massive rectangular pedestal made of red granite. A decorative bronze shield with a coat of arms is mounted on the front of the pedestal. In the background, tree crowns, a one-story structure with decorative latticework, and a park lamp post on a concrete pillar are visible under a clear blue sky.
Historical note
The monument to Grigory Kotovsky, created by sculptors L. Dubinovsky, K. Kobizev, and architect F. Naumov, was officially inaugurated in Chișinău in 1954 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Moldavian SSR. It was one of the first major monuments of the Soviet era in the city.
Present day
Today, the monument remains at its original historical location in Constantin Negruzzi Square. It is listed in the Register of State-Protected Monuments of Moldova, although its ideological status occasionally prompts public debate.
Location (map)
Address: Constantin Negruzzi Square, Chișinău, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.013611, 28.854444
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps.
Questions and answers
- When was the monument opened? The monument to G. I. Kotovsky in Chișinău was opened in 1954.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was designed by sculptors L. Dubinovsky, K. Kobizev, and architect F. Naumov.
- Where is the monument located today? The monument is located at its historical site in Constantin Negruzzi Square, Chișinău.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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