A Soviet postcard from 1976 presents a view of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel building in Khmelnytskyi, reflecting the architectural style of the era.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a five-story, light-colored hotel building. The main entrance features a canopy with vertically aligned balconies above it. A sign with the hotel’s name is installed on the roof. Pedestrians are visible in front of the entrance, and the building is surrounded by dense green trees.
Historical note
The Oktyabrskaya (Ukrainian: Zhovtneva) Hotel was built during the Soviet era to accommodate visitors to the regional center. The building followed a standard design for medium-capacity hotels typical of regional centers in the Ukrainian SSR during the second half of the 20th century.
Present day
Today, the building retains its original architectural silhouette. The hotel has been renamed “Podillya” and continues to operate, offering accommodations for visitors to the city of Khmelnytskyi.
Location (map)
Address: 34 Shevchenka St, Khmelnytskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.422967, 26.987114
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps cartographic data, coordinates of the former Oktyabrskaya (now Podillya) hotel building at 34 Shevchenka Street..
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel? Today, the hotel is named “Podillya”.
- Where is this building located in Khmelnytskyi? The building is located at 34 Shevchenka Street.
- How many stories does the hotel building have? The hotel building has five stories.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Khmelnytskyi from 1976.
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