A postcard from 1987 shows the obelisk erected in honor of the liberation of Ivano-Frankivsk, set against residential buildings.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features a tall obelisk located in a square, standing on a multi-tiered red brick base. In the background, multi-story apartment buildings with balconies are visible. Several people are strolling at the foot of the monument. A branch of a tree with leaves is partially visible on the right.
The lower part of the postcard displays a picturesque view of a body of water surrounded by trees with lush greenery. People can be seen on the bank near the water.
Historical note
Ivano-Frankivsk (known as Stanislav until 1962) was liberated from Nazi German occupation on April 16, 1944, by the troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front. In the post-war years, monuments and obelisks dedicated to this event were erected in the city. The obelisk in the central square, shown on the postcard, is one such memorial.
Present day
The square where the obelisk is located is now known as Sheptytsky Square (formerly Lenin Square). The monument remains an important part of the city’s landscape, commemorating events of World War II. Ivano-Frankivsk continues to develop, preserving its historical architecture and enhancing its park areas, similar to the one depicted in the lower section of the postcard.
Location (map)
Address: Sheptytsky Square (formerly Lenin Square), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.922500, 24.706700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined by the monument and city name..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard shows an obelisk in honor of the liberation of Ivano-Frankivsk, along with a view of the adjacent square and residential buildings. The lower part of the postcard features a park with a pond.
- When was Ivano-Frankivsk liberated? The city of Ivano-Frankivsk (Stanislav) was liberated on April 16, 1944.
- What is the name of the square where the obelisk is located? The square where the obelisk stands is now called Sheptytsky Square; in 1987, it was named Lenin Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1987.
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