An architectural postcard from 1982 depicting the Central Bus Station building in Kherson, built in the Soviet modernist style.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the main facade of the two-story bus station building. A characteristic architectural feature is the decorative concrete sunshade screen on the second floor. A large sign reading “АВТОВОКЗАЛ” is installed on the roof.
In front of the building, there is an asphalted area with several Soviet passenger cars (including Volga and Zhiguli models), young trees, a lamppost, and pedestrians near the entrance.
Historical note
The Central Bus Station of Kherson was constructed and opened in the 1970s to serve intercity and suburban bus routes.
The building’s design combines the functionality of a transport hub with typical modernist architectural elements of the era, such as extensive glazing on the ground floor and geometric reinforced concrete decorative details.
Present day
Today, the bus station continues to operate, connecting Kherson with other cities in Ukraine.
While the exterior of the building has undergone some changes due to modern signs, advertising structures, and maintenance works, the original Soviet-era spatial composition remains recognizable.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Polkovnyka Kedrovskoho St, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.653500, 32.618500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Central Bus Station building in Kherson (Polkovnyka Kedrovskoho Street, 1)..
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the two-story Central Bus Station building in Kherson, constructed in the Soviet modernist style.
- What characteristic architectural elements are visible on the facade? The facade features a decorative concrete sunshade screen on the second floor and extensive glazing on the ground floor.
- Does this bus station still operate today? Yes, the bus station continues to operate, connecting Kherson with other cities in Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1982.
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