A 1974 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the monumental building of the Academy of Sciences of the Moldavian SSR in Chișinău.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the expansive facade of the multi-story Academy of Sciences building. The architecture is designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, featuring a heavily rusticated base on the lower floors and pilasters with capitals on the upper levels. A decorative attic with a sculpted coat of arms is visible on the roofline. Thick green trees and shrubs line the entrance, and a street lamp stands on the left.
Historical note
The construction of this administrative building at the intersection of the city’s main thoroughfares began in the post-war years, designed by architects V. Mednek and A. Vaisbein. The Academy of Sciences of the Moldavian SSR was officially established in 1961, based on the Moldavian branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, becoming the republic’s primary scientific institution.
Present day
Today, this building houses the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (Academia de Științe a Moldovei). Recognized as an architectural monument of national significance, the structure’s appearance has been preserved without major changes, except for updates to the state symbolism on the facade.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt Blvd, Chișinău, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.012640, 28.852150
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Yandex Maps — precise coordinates of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova.
Questions and answers
- Which institution is shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts the building of the Academy of Sciences of the Moldavian SSR in Chișinău.
- What style of architecture does the building feature? The building is designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, characterized by a rusticated lower section and pilasters.
- Who designed the Academy of Sciences building? The building was designed by architects V. Mednek and A. Vaisbein during the post-war reconstruction period.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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