An archival postcard from 1960 featuring a panoramic view of the stands and sports field of the Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent during a mass event.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the central sports stadium filled with spectators. A column of participants with red and blue banners is moving across the field. In the background, stands, festive decorations, and multi-story urban buildings are visible.
Historical note
The Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent opened in 1956 and became the main sports arena of the republic. In its early decades, it hosted not only football matches of the local club of the same name, but also large-scale state holidays, parades, and sports demonstrations.
Present day
In subsequent years, the sports complex was repeatedly reconstructed and modernized. Today, the Pakhtakor Stadium retains its significance as one of the key sports and cultural facilities in the capital of Uzbekistan.
Location (map)
Address: Islam Karimov St, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 41.311900, 69.256500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent.
Questions and answers
- What year is indicated on the postcard? The postcard captures the year 1960.
- What object is depicted in the photograph? The Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent.
- What is happening on the stadium field? A procession of participants with flags is captured during a mass event.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Tashkent from 1960.
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