A 1973 collectible Soviet postcard featuring the monument to the partisan detachment commander I. M. Yakovenko in Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk).
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the monument to I. M. Yakovenko, set on a green lawn surrounded by trees. The monument consists of a pedestal made of rough, natural stone blocks on a stepped base, topped by a metal sculpture of an eagle with outstretched wings. To the right of the monument stand three young women in summer clothing. Flower beds are visible in the foreground.
Historical note
The monument to Ilya Mikhailovich Yakovenko, commander of the Voroshilovgrad city partisan detachment who died in battle in 1942, was unveiled in 1944. The authors of the monument were well-known Luhansk sculptors V. I. Mukhin and V. Kh. Fedchenko. The monument is built from rough stone, emphasizing the harsh nature of the war years.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding Yakovenko Square are preserved in Luhansk. The memorial is listed as a cultural heritage site, and the square serves as a public park and recreational area for residents.
Location (map)
Address: Yakovenko Square, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.574150, 39.308050
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Mapping data of Yakovenko Square in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- Who designed the monument to I. M. Yakovenko? The monument was designed by the well-known Luhansk sculptors V. I. Mukhin and V. Kh. Fedchenko.
- In what year was the monument unveiled? The monument was unveiled in 1944 in honor of the deceased partisan detachment commander I. M. Yakovenko.
- Where is the monument located? The monument is located in Luhansk, within Yakovenko Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1973.
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