Archival postcard from 1979 featuring the House of Political Education in Ashgabat.
What is shown on the postcard
The black-and-white photograph shows the multi-story complex of the House of Political Education featuring elements of Soviet modernism and mosaic panels on the facades. A street with a moving car and a pedestrian area with people and greenery are situated in front of the building. Tree branches in the foreground are visible on the right side of the frame.
Historical note
The House of Political Education in Ashgabat was a standard socio-political institution of the Soviet period, intended for ideological work and education. The architectural appearance of the building reflects the construction trends of the 1970s in the union republics, utilizing massive volumes, strict geometry, and monumental decorative art.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, many buildings of this type in the capital of Turkmenistan were repurposed, reconstructed, or demolished during large-scale urban redevelopment in Ashgabat.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the House of Political Education in Ashgabat.
- What is the year of the postcard? The postcard is dated 1979.
- What architectural style is the building built in? The building’s architecture is characteristic of 1970s Soviet modernism with elements of monumental design.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ashgabat from 1979.
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