Zaporozhye

The Zaporizhzhia postcard collection consists of 75 items, with dated examples from 1957 to 1985. It includes images of iconic sites such as the DniproHES and Lenin Monument, as well as Khortytsia Tourist Base and the Glinka Concert Hall.

Recurring features include the Ukraina Department Store and new residential buildings on the avenue. Monuments like the Young Chapaevites Monument and the Glinka Monument, along with the Ukrainian Drama Theatre named after Shchors, are also depicted.

The postcards showcase diverse city views: streets and avenues, squares and panoramas, parks and green spaces. Cultural venues and transport hubs, such as the river station and airport, receive special attention.

This collection is valuable for exploring the city’s history through dates, captions, and postmarks. It is of interest to collectors, historians, and designers seeking to view Zaporizhzhia across different periods of its development.