A collectible 1979 postcard featuring a panoramic view of the Gomel State Circus building, designed in the distinctive Soviet modernist style.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures the futuristic circus building, which resembles a flying saucer. In front of the main entrance, there is a paved square with groups of pedestrians, landscaped elements, and green trees. The foreground shows a section of Savieckaja Street with a passing car and a sidewalk.
Historical note
The Gomel Circus opened in 1972. The building’s design, shaped like a bowl topped with a gently sloping dome, was developed by the Moscow-based Central Research Institute of Experimental Design of Spectator Buildings. This architectural project became a landmark of Soviet modernist urban planning.
Present day
Today, the Gomel State Circus continues to operate in its original capacity and remains one of the city’s key landmarks. The exterior of the building and the surrounding square have generally retained their historical appearance after undergoing necessary modernization.
Location (map)
Address: 27 Savieckaja St, Homieĺ, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.431200, 31.012500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Gomel State Circus building.
Questions and answers
- When was the Gomel Circus building constructed? The Gomel State Circus building was officially opened in 1972.
- What is the architectural style and shape of the building? The building is designed in the Soviet modernist style, resembling a futuristic bowl covered by a low-profile dome.
- What street is shown in the foreground of the postcard? The foreground of the postcard shows a section of Savieckaja Street in Gomel.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Gomel from 1979.
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