This 1973 collectible postcard shows the central square of Luhansk (known as Voroshilovgrad from 1970 to 1990), named after the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground depicts a cascade of rectangular decorative fountains located in the park area within the square. Asphalt pathways, weeping willows, chestnuts, and other greenery surround the fountains. In the background on the left, the monumental regional administration building (House of Soviets) with an antenna spire on its roof is visible. Pedestrians in early 1970s summer attire stroll along the pathways.
Historical note
The Square of the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War began to take shape in the 1950s under the general plan for the development of the city’s central district. It became the main administrative and civic hub of Voroshilovgrad. The planning design incorporated a spacious recreational park zone with fountains and flowerbeds, separating administrative offices from residential blocks. Significant landscaping took place throughout the 1950s-1970s.
Present day
In the modern period, the square has preserved its layout, though the fountains have undergone several reconstructions. The park area remains a popular walking spot for Luhansk residents. The regional council building and the surrounding Soviet-era structures retain their historic architectural appearance, representing mid-20th-century urban design trends.
Location (map)
Address: Square of the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.568700, 39.303000
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the fountains on the Heroes of the GPW Square in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- What was the name of Luhansk in 1973? In 1973, the city was named Voroshilovgrad (this name was used during the periods of 1935–1958 and 1970–1990).
- What building is shown in the background on the left? The background left features the regional council building (House of Soviets), constructed in the mid-20th century.
- What public amenities are depicted in the square’s park? The park features cascaded rectangular fountains, asphalt pathways, benches, and landscaped greenery, including weeping willows.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1973.
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