A 1978 Soviet postcard depicting the Angara Hotel in Irkutsk during the winter season.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the snow-covered facade of the multi-story Angara Hotel building. A large sign reading “АНГАРА” is installed on the roof. Below it, along the upper facade, is a red propaganda banner with white text reading “…СОЮЗ СОВЕТСКИХ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСПУБЛИК…”. The foreground features tree branches and bushes heavily laden with snow.
Historical note
The Angara Hotel was built in 1969 on the city’s central square (Kirov Square). It represents a typical example of Soviet modernist architecture, designed to accommodate the numerous tourists and official delegations visiting Irkutsk and Lake Baikal.
Present day
Today, the building continues to operate as the three-star Angara Hotel. The facade has been renovated and modernized, and the Soviet-era signs and slogans have been removed, though the overall architectural form of the Soviet period remains preserved.
Location (map)
Address: 7 Sukhe-Batora St, Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, 664011
Coordinates: 52.289849, 104.281137
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, coordinates of the Angara Hotel on Speransky Square (former Kirov Square) in Irkutsk.
Questions and answers
- When was the Angara Hotel built? The hotel was built in 1969 on Kirov Square in Irkutsk.
- What slogan is visible on the building’s facade on the 1978 postcard? There is a red banner with the white text ‘…СОЮЗ СОВЕТСКИХ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСПУБЛИК…’ (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
- Does the hotel still exist today? Yes, the building operates as the modern three-star Angara Hotel following renovation work.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Irkutsk from 1978.
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