This 1973 postcard captures the Central Square (now Soborna Square) in Cherkasy, featuring the monumental House of Soviets building and a monument.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground of the postcard displays a landscaped pedestrian area with lawns, flowerbeds, and walking people. On the left is the monumental multi-story administrative building—the House of Soviets, decorated with a sculpted coat of arms on its attic. On the right side, a monument to V. I. Lenin stands on a pedestal. The background features Soviet-era residential apartment buildings and square greenery.
Historical note
The Central Square of Cherkasy began to form in the mid-19th century on the site of the former Market (Bazarna) Square. During the Soviet period, the square underwent significant reconstruction: in 1959, the House of Soviets was built to house the regional communist party committee and the regional executive committee, and a bronze monument to V. I. Lenin was erected in front of it.
Present day
Following Ukraine’s independence, the square was renamed Soborna (Cathedral) Square. In 2008, the Lenin monument was dismantled. Between 2011 and 2012, the square underwent a major renovation, which included replacing the paving, installing fountains, and updating the landscaping. The House of Soviets currently houses the Cherkasy Oblast Council and the Cherkasy Oblast State Administration.
Location (map)
Address: Soborna Square, Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.444368, 32.062534
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the House of Soviets on Soborna Square in Cherkasy.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the left side of the postcard? The building on the left is the House of Soviets, constructed in 1959.
- What is the current name of the Central Square in Cherkasy? The square is currently named Soborna Square.
- What happened to the monument in the center of the square? The bronze monument to V. I. Lenin, erected in 1959, was dismantled in 2008.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Cherkasy from 1973.
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