This 1979 Soviet postcard captures the building of the Zhytomyr Regional Music and Drama Theater on the city’s central square.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, a well-kept flowerbed with blooming red and pink roses on a green lawn is visible. Beyond it lies a paved square with several pedestrians. The right side of the image features the modernist multi-story theater building with a glazed facade and vertical concrete columns. In the background on the left, other urban buildings and green trees are visible under a bright sky.
Historical note
The building of the Zhytomyr Regional Music and Drama Theater was constructed in 1966 on the central square of the city (known as Lenin Square during the Soviet era, now Soborny Square). Designed in the Soviet modernist style, the structure features extensive glass facades and strict geometric lines.
Present day
Today, the institution is known as the Zhytomyr Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater named after Ivan Kocherha. The building has preserved its original architectural appearance and continues to serve as the region’s main theatrical venue. The square in front of it, now named Soborny Square, remains a key public space.
Location (map)
Address: 6 Sobornyi Square, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.254100, 28.658200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Zhytomyr Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater named after I. Kocherha, Sobornyi Square, 6.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Zhytomyr Regional Music and Drama Theater building.
- When was the theater building constructed? The theater building was constructed in 1966.
- What is the current name of the square in front of the theater? The square in front of the theater is currently named Soborny Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zhytomyr from 1979.
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