A two-sided Soviet postcard from 1990, showcasing popular dining establishments in the resort town of Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast: the “Mezhgorye” (Mizhgirya) restaurant and the “Kashtan” outdoor cafe.
What is shown on the postcard
The top photograph depicts the building of the “Mezhgorye” restaurant—a two-story modernist structure featuring elements of Carpathian wooden architecture and a prominent gabled roofline. A parked LAZ bus and a car are visible in front of the building, alongside log sections on a green lawn. The bottom photograph shows the open terrace of the “Kashtan” cafe, featuring a small wooden pavilion with a tiled roof, unique umbrella-like lampshades over the outdoor tables, and numerous visitors walking.
Historical note
During the Soviet era, Yaremche developed rapidly as a climatic resort of Union-wide significance. To serve the influx of tourists, modern restaurants and cafes were constructed, often incorporating regional Carpathian motifs. The “Mezhgorye” restaurant and the “Kashtan” cafe represented typical examples of late 20th-century resort infrastructure, blending modernist functionalism with local design elements.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, many state-owned catering and hospitality venues in Yaremche were privatized, remodeled, or ceased to exist in their original state. They have largely been replaced by new private hotels, restaurants, and villas catering to the modern tourism industry of the Carpathian region.
Questions and answers
- What is shown in the top photo of the postcard? The top photo shows the two-story building of the “Mezhgorye” restaurant, built in a modernist style with elements of Carpathian wooden architecture.
- What are the design features of the “Kashtan” cafe in the bottom photo? The cafe features a small wooden pavilion with a tiled roof and unique round umbrella-like lampshades over the outdoor tables.
- What happened to these establishments in the post-Soviet era? Many state-owned dining venues in Yaremche were privatized, remodeled, or replaced by new private hotels and restaurants.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yaremche from 1990.
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