A collectible 1986 postcard featuring Voroshilov Square and the monument to K. E. Voroshilov in Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard contains two views. The left image shows a general view of the paved square with an equestrian monument on a granite pedestal in the center. In the background, there is a multi-story residential building of a complex, stepped design. The right image is a close-up of the bronze equestrian statue of K. E. Voroshilov raising his hand in greeting.
Historical note
The monument to the Soviet political and military figure Kliment Yefremovich Voroshilov was unveiled in Voroshilovgrad in 1981 to mark the centenary of his birth. The city bore the name Voroshilovgrad from 1970 to 1990. The square surrounding the monument served as a key public space during the Soviet era.
Present day
Today, the square has retained its layout, though its official name has changed. The equestrian monument to K. E. Voroshilov remains in its historical location, and the surrounding area continues to serve as a pedestrian zone.
Location (map)
Address: Kotsiubynskoho Street, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.568285, 39.308731
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the K. E. Voroshilov monument on Kotsiubynskoho Street in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- When was the Voroshilov monument in Luhansk unveiled? The monument was officially unveiled in 1981 to commemorate the centenary of K. E. Voroshilov’s birth.
- What was the name of Luhansk when the postcard was published? In 1986, when the postcard was published, the city was named Voroshilovgrad (a name it held from 1970 to 1990).
- What is depicted in the background of the left image? The background features a multi-story residential building of complex architectural design situated behind the square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1986.
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