The 1990 postcard depicts an administrative building in Minsk, which at that time housed the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus, serving as one of the key administrative centers in the republic.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground of the postcard is a large, multi-story administrative building, designed in the style of Soviet modernism, featuring distinctive vertical projections and a large clock face on one of them. The building is surrounded by a well-maintained green area with pedestrian pathways and autumn trees. Street lamps and cars are visible along the roadway. In the background, typical multi-story residential buildings, characteristic of Minsk’s urban development in the late 20th century, are visible.
Historical note
The building was constructed between 1976 and 1980, designed by architects V. Volchek and L. Galtsev, to accommodate the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus. Its architecture reflects the trends of Soviet modernism, characterized by functionality and the use of simple geometric forms. The structure played a significant role in the political and social life of the Byelorussian SSR.
Present day
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and Belarus gaining independence, the building was transferred to the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus. It continues to function as an educational and administrative center, retaining its original architectural appearance and significance in the urban landscape of Minsk.
Location (map)
Address: Karl Marx Street, 38, Minsk, Belarus
Coordinates: 53.896681, 27.558362
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the 1990 Minsk postcard? The postcard depicts an administrative building that housed the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus at the time, along with the surrounding green area and residential buildings.
- What was the original purpose of the main building on the postcard? The main building was constructed to house the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus, serving as a key administrative center in the BSSR.
- What is the current use of this building? Currently, the building is occupied by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus, functioning as an educational and administrative complex.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Minsk from 1990.
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