This collectible postcard from 1979 depicts the monument to the prominent Ukrainian poet, writer, and public figure Lesya Ukrainka in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the full-length bronze statue of Lesya Ukrainka, mounted on a tall, tapered pedestal made of polished black granite. Floral wreaths and arrangements are placed at the base. Dense green trees are visible in the background against a blue sky with light clouds. In the foreground at the very bottom, the edge of a granite pool or fountain is visible.
Historical note
The monument was officially unveiled on September 3, 1973, in the square named after her in the Pechersk district of Kyiv. The monument was designed by the renowned sculptor Halyna Kalchenko and architect Anatoly Ihnashchenko. The bronze statue stands 5 meters tall, with the total height of the monument exceeding 10 meters.
Present day
Today, the monument remains in its original location on Lesya Ukrainka Square in front of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration building. It holds the status of a monument of monumental art of national significance.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Lesya Ukrainka Square, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.427840, 30.540880
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the monument on Lesya Ukrainka Square in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was the Lesya Ukrainka monument in Kyiv opened? The monument was officially opened on September 3, 1973.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was created by sculptor Halyna Kalchenko and architect Anatoly Ihnashchenko.
- Where in Kyiv is this monument located? The monument is located on Lesya Ukrainka Square in the Pechersk district of Kyiv.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1979.
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