A 1976 vintage postcard featuring the monument bust of Minay Shmyrev, the legendary Soviet partisan commander known as ‘Batka Minay’.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the stone bust of M. F. Shmyrev, crafted from dark stone and set upon a massive pedestal made of rough granite blocks. At the base, there is a flower pot with a bouquet. In the background, a low stone wall, park foliage, and a wooden bench with two seated women in summer clothes are visible.
Historical note
Minay Filippovich Shmyrev was one of the key organizers of the partisan movement in the Vitebsk region during World War II and a Hero of the Soviet Union. The bust was erected in 1969 in the square adjacent to the memorial museum dedicated to his memory. The sculptural portrait was created by Zair Azgur, a prominent Belarusian Soviet sculptor.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding square are well-maintained. The M. F. Shmyrev Memorial Museum continues to operate, serving as an important historical and cultural site in Vitebsk where commemorative events are regularly held.
Location (map)
Address: 4 Chekhova Street (museum square), Vitebsk, Belarus
Coordinates: 55.201550, 30.206580
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the bust of M. F. Shmyrev near the memorial museum in Vitebsk..
Questions and answers
- When was this bust erected? The monument bust of M. F. Shmyrev was erected in Vitebsk in 1969.
- Who is the sculptor of the monument? The sculptural portrait was created by the People’s Artist of the BSSR, Zair Azgur.
- Where exactly in Vitebsk is this monument located? The monument is located in the park next to the M. F. Shmyrev Memorial Museum at 4 Chekhova Street.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Vitebsk from 1976.
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