A 1963 Soviet postcard depicting the building of the Poltava Regional Music and Drama Theatre named after Nikolai Gogol.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the theatre building featuring a monumental eight-column Corinthian portico and a triangular pediment decorated with a bas-relief. In front of the building, Teatralna Square is visible with pedestrians, a Soviet bus, and a passenger car. Lawns and pedestrian paths are laid out on the left.
Historical note
The theatre building in Poltava was constructed in 1958 to replace the former venue destroyed during World War II. It became the city’s new cultural hub on Teatralna Square. The theatre is named after the prominent writer Nikolai Gogol.
Present day
Today, the building retains its historic appearance and functions as the Poltava Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theatre named after M. Gogol. The site is recognized as a local architectural monument.
Location (map)
Address: 23 Sobornosti St, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.588820, 34.553920
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Poltava Music and Drama Theatre building.
Questions and answers
- When was this theatre building constructed? The new theatre building was completed and opened in 1958.
- Whose name does the Poltava Music and Drama Theatre bear? The theatre is named after the classic writer Nikolai Gogol.
- What are the key architectural features of the facade on the postcard? The facade features a monumental portico with Corinthian columns and a triangular pediment decorated with a bas-relief.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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