Yalta

The Yalta postcard collection consists of 48 items, capturing the city’s appearance from 1961 to 1987. Among them are images of the embankment and the sea terminal, as well as the Alupka Palace Museum. These postcards provide insight into how key locations in the city looked over the years.

Recurring subjects include the monument to Gorky at Massandra beaches and the Lenin monument. Views of Soviet Square and the trade house are also featured. These places played a significant role in city life and were often captured by photographers.

The postcards showcase a variety of urban scenes: from panoramic views and embankments to stations and parks. Yalta emerges as a city with a rich cultural life, where theatres and cultural venues hold an important place.

The collection is valuable for studying the city’s history through dates, captions, and the condition of the postcards. Some items include handwritten notes, adding uniqueness. These materials are of interest to collectors and historians exploring Yalta’s development.