This 1970 Soviet postcard features a view of Kalinin Square (now Maidan Nezalezhnosti) from the side of the October Palace.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground on the left shows the colonnade of the October Palace of Culture rotunda with a fragment of Ukrainian lettering. In the background rises the multi-story Hotel Moskva. Pedestrians, green trees, and a decorative balustrade are visible between the buildings.
Historical note
The October Palace (formerly the Institute for Noble Maidens) was built in the 19th century designed by architect Vincent Beretti and rebuilt after World War II. Hotel Moskva (now Ukrayina) opened in 1961, designed by a team of architects led by Anatoly Dobrovolsky.
Present day
Today, the October Palace operates as the International Center of Culture and Arts. Hotel Moskva was renamed Hotel Ukrayina in 2001. The area in front of the buildings has been partially reconstructed, and the nearby street is now named Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley.
Location (map)
Address: Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.449642, 30.526978
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the plaza between the October Palace and Hotel Ukrayina.
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of the hotel in the background? The hotel in the background, originally built as Hotel Moskva, is now named Hotel Ukrayina.
- What is the colonnaded structure on the left? It is the rotunda of the October Palace of Culture, currently known as the International Center of Culture and Arts.
- What year was this postcard issued? This postcard was issued in the year 1970.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1970.
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