Old postcards Sophia Cathedral

Saint Sophia Cathedral of Kyiv is one of the most significant monuments of 11th-century Kyivan Rus’ architecture and culture. Its mosaics, frescoes, and interiors have been preserved not only within the cathedral itself but also on vintage postcards from the 1970s — now valuable visual sources for researchers, designers, and collectors.

What’s shown on the postcards:

The postcards feature fragments of mosaics and frescoes: the image of Oranta, scenes of the Eucharist, the family of Yaroslav the Wise, decorative ornaments, a bear hunt, as well as interiors of apses, choirs, and views of Sophia’s facades. Some are based on photo reproductions from 1973, others on archival photos from the late 19th century.

These postcards are a unique testimony to:

• the development of sacred art in Kyivan Rus’
• the evolving cultural perception of Saint Sophia Cathedral
• the preservation of church symbolism in visual culture

Who will find them useful:

• vintage postcard collectors
• historians and art researchers
• museum curators and educators
• graphic designers
• enthusiasts of Ukrainian visual heritage

Explore unique artefacts that preserve the spirit of Saint Sophia in every brushstroke, fresco, and architectural line.

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