A 1979 Soviet collectible postcard capturing the Myrhorod Hotel building in the resort town of Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard displays a four-story modernist hotel building with the sign “ГОТЕЛI МИРГОРОД” on its roof. A decorative mosaic panel is visible on the side facade. In front of the hotel, there is a square with parked passenger cars (including a white GAZ-21 Volga), a PAZ-672 bus, and a utility watering truck. On the right, an information board and a parking sign are visible.
Historical note
The Myrhorod Hotel was constructed during the Soviet era to accommodate the numerous tourists and visitors arriving at the famous spa resort town. The structure represents a typical example of 1970s Soviet architecture, characterized by clean geometric shapes and integrated decorative public art.
Present day
Today, the building retains its core architectural structure, though its commercial usage and facade details have been updated to meet modern standards for local real estate and hospitality.
Location (map)
Address: 102 Gogol St, Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.965705, 33.612543
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Myrhorod Hotel on Gogol Street, 102 in Myrhorod..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the 1979 postcard? The postcard depicts the four-story Soviet-era Myrhorod Hotel, the square in front of it with various parked vehicles, and local street elements.
- What vehicles are visible in front of the hotel? Several Soviet cars (including a GAZ-21 Volga), a PAZ-672 bus, and a utility watering truck are parked in the square.
- Where is this building located? The building is located at 102 Gogol Street in Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1979.
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