A 1979 Soviet postcard featuring the high-rise building of the Kyiv Hotel, located on Kirova Street (now Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street).
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground of the postcard, a flowerbed with blooming red tulips is captured. Behind the trees rises the multi-story white building of the Kyiv Hotel with its distinctive balconies. The sign “КИЇВ” is installed on the roof. On the left in the background, a yellow bus and pedestrians on the sidewalk are visible.
Historical note
The Kyiv hotel complex was built in 1973 according to the design of architects V. Hopkalo, V. Hrechyna, and V. Kolomiiets. The building became one of the city’s first Soviet skyscrapers, combining modernist forms with functional layout. It was intended for hosting high-ranking guests and official delegations.
Present day
Today, the four-star Kyiv Hotel continues to operate, frequently hosting members of the Ukrainian parliament due to its location in the government quarter near the Verkhovna Rada.
Location (map)
Address: 26/1 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.446800, 30.537500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Precise coordinates of the Hotel Kyiv building..
Questions and answers
- When was the Kyiv Hotel built? The hotel complex was constructed in 1973.
- Who designed the Kyiv Hotel building? The building was designed by architects V. Hopkalo, V. Hrechyna, and V. Kolomiiets.
- How is the hotel used nowadays? Today, it is a four-star hotel that hosts guests, including members of the Ukrainian parliament due to its proximity to the Verkhovna Rada.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1979.
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