This 1990 vintage postcard shows a scenic view of the Soviet tourist base ‘Pereval’, located in the Carpathian Mountains near Yaremche (at the Yablonitsky Pass).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground features three tourist cottages of distinct Carpathian architectural style, characterized by natural stone foundations, high steep wooden shingle roofs, and decorative wooden balconies. Groups of tourists and children are sitting on a manicured grassy slope dotted with dandelions. Paved stone pathways run alongside the cottages. In the background, rolling forested Carpathian hills rise under a clear sky.
Historical note
The Soviet-era ‘Pereval’ tourist base was established at the Yablonitsky Pass (931 meters above sea level) to accommodate year-round travellers. Its residential cabins blended regional Hutsul folk architecture with Soviet functional design. The site served as a key stopover on many popular hiking and bus tourist routes through the Carpathians.
Present day
Today, the area surrounding the Yablonitsky Pass has undergone extensive commercial development. Many of the original Soviet wooden cottages have been remodeled, rebuilt, or replaced by modern private hotel complexes, ski-resort infrastructure, and local souvenir markets.
Location (map)
Address: Yablonitsky Pass, Yablunytsia village, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.305400, 24.444200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Yablonitsky Pass, where the Soviet tourist center ‘Pereval’ was located..
Questions and answers
- Where was the ‘Pereval’ tourist base located? The ‘Pereval’ tourist base was situated at the Yablonitsky Pass on the border of Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions, historically associated with the Yaremche resort area.
- What are the architectural features of the cottages shown? The cottages feature traditional Carpathian elements, including ground floors made of natural stone masonry and steep, high-pitched roofs covered with wooden shingles.
- What is located on this site today? Today, the pass is heavily developed with modern hotels, tourist facilities, and markets, and the historic base has been largely reconstructed or replaced.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yaremche from 1990.
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