A 1972 collectible postcard depicting V. I. Lenin Square (now Soborna Square) in the resort city of Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a public garden on the central square of the city. In the left-center, a monument to V. I. Lenin stands on a dark pedestal, surrounded by a flowerbed. People in summer attire stroll along the asphalt paths. In the background, mature trees are visible, and to the right is a five-story Soviet residential building with commercial premises on the ground floor.
Historical note
Lenin Square served as the socio-political center of Myrhorod during the Soviet era. The monument to Vladimir Lenin was erected here in the post-war years as part of the reconstruction of the town center. A landscaped park with lawns and flower beds was laid out around the monument, becoming a popular recreation spot for residents and visitors of the Myrhorod resort.
Present day
In accordance with decommunization laws, the Lenin monument on the square was dismantled in February 2014. The square itself was renamed Soborna Square. Today, it remains the central public space of the city, adjacent to administrative buildings and the city park, retaining the general layout of its pedestrian paths.
Location (map)
Address: Soborna Square, Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.966900, 33.612500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Identified by the historical location of the Lenin monument on the central square of Myrhorod..
Questions and answers
- What is the name of this square today? Today the square is named Soborna Square.
- When was the monument shown on the postcard dismantled? The monument to V. I. Lenin was dismantled in February 2014.
- What is located on the ground floor of the building on the right? The ground floor of the five-story building houses commercial premises.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1972.
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