A 1982 postcard depicting the building of the Kherson Regional Music and Drama Theater on Teatralna Square.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, wide stone steps are visible with several pedestrians walking up. The center features the monumental theater building with a classic colonnade, a triangular pediment, and architectural details. A flowerbed with red flowers, streetlights, and green trees decorate the square in front of the entrance. Neighboring administrative buildings are visible in the background on the right.
Historical note
The theater building was constructed in the 1950s–1960s on the site of the former city theater destroyed during World War II. Designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, it became a major architectural landmark of the central square. The theater is named after the prominent Ukrainian playwright Mykola Kulish and serves as the main cultural venue of the region.
Present day
In the modern era, the building has retained its historical appearance. Due to recent hostilities, the theater’s facade and glazing suffered damage, but the main structure remains standing and awaits restoration.
Location (map)
Address: Teatralna Square, 7, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.635800, 32.613100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the theater building on Teatralna Square, Kherson.
Questions and answers
- What landmark is shown on the postcard? The Kherson Regional Academic Music and Drama Theater named after Mykola Kulish.
- What architectural style does the theater represent? It was designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, featuring columns and a triangular pediment.
- What is the current state of the building? The historic structure survives but has sustained damage to its facade and windows during recent conflicts, awaiting restoration.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1982.
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