A 1970 Soviet postcard featuring St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv, an outstanding monument of mid-18th-century Baroque architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the main facade of St. Andrew’s Church with its characteristic five domes and rich stucco decoration. A monumental cast-iron staircase leads to the church. In the foreground, green trees, blooming chestnut trees, and pedestrians, including a woman with a baby stroller, are visible.
Historical note
St. Andrew’s Church was built between 1747 and 1754 on St. Andrew’s Hill according to the design of the prominent architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. In 1968, the building was declared a museum and became part of the ‘Sophia Museum’ State Architectural and Historical Reserve.
Present day
Today, St. Andrew’s Church is an active church of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and a major tourist landmark at the top of Andriyivskyy Descent. A major restoration of the building and reinforcement of the hill were completed in the 2010s.
Location (map)
Address: Andriyivskyy Descent, 23, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.459000, 30.517800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1970.
- Who designed St. Andrew’s Church? The church was designed by the prominent architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
- What is the current status of the building? Today, it is an active church of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and a popular tourist landmark in Kyiv.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1970.
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