This collectible two-view postcard from 1986 showcases landmarks of Soviet architecture in Luhansk (known as Voroshilovgrad from 1970 to 1990): the cascade fountain complex on Kotsiubynskoho Street and the central railway station.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard is split into two views. The top image shows the cascade fountain on Kotsiubynskoho Street set against a high-rise administrative building and lush trees. The bottom image displays the railway station with its distinctive curved arched roof, glazed facade, and the adjacent station complex hotel. Pedestrians are visible in the foreground.
Historical note
During the 1980s, Luhansk (then Voroshilovgrad) underwent intensive urban development. The railway station complex, completed in 1980, is a unique example of Soviet modernism featuring an overpass-style station connected directly to the passenger platforms and concourse. Kotsiubynskoho Street was developed in the Soviet era as a key administrative and cultural axis, featuring public squares, fountains, and modern high-rises.
Present day
Today, these architectural structures retain their original designs. The railway station operates under severe limitations due to the ongoing political and regional situation. The cascade fountain on Kotsiubynskoho Street has undergone various maintenance works over the years but retains its original layout in the city center.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Viktorova St / Kotsiubynskoho St, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.574600, 39.284800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Luhansk central railway station.
Questions and answers
- What locations are shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts two locations in Luhansk: the cascade fountain on Kotsiubynskoho Street (top) and the railway station (bottom).
- What year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1986.
- What was the name of Luhansk when the postcard was issued? In 1986, the city was officially named Voroshilovgrad (it was renamed back to Luhansk in 1990).
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1986.
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