A vintage 1963 Soviet postcard depicting the modernist Kyiv Hotel building in Poltava, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the multi-story Soviet-era Kyiv Hotel building. The facade features a sign in Ukrainian reading “РЕСТОРАН • КИЇВ • ГОТЕЛЬ” along with a decorative graphic panel. In front of the building, a red-and-white passenger bus travels along the street. The foreground features a green lawn with pigeons and tree branches framing the top of the image.
Historical note
The Kyiv Hotel in Poltava was constructed in the early 1960s. The building represents Soviet functionalist architecture from the Khrushchev Thaw period, characterized by simple geometric forms, strip glazing, and minimal decorative elements.
Present day
Today, the building at the intersection of Sobornosti and Sinna streets continues to operate as a hotel, having undergone modernization while preserving its recognizable Soviet-era architectural silhouette.
Location (map)
Address: 2/16 Sinna St, Poltava, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.582885, 34.545934
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Kyiv Hotel building at the intersection of Sobornosti and Sinna streets in Poltava..
Questions and answers
- What building is shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Kyiv Hotel building in Poltava, constructed in the early 1960s.
- What transport is visible in the image? A red-and-white Soviet-era passenger bus can be seen on the street in front of the hotel.
- What sign is installed on the facade? The facade features a Ukrainian-language sign that reads ‘РЕСТОРАН • КИЇВ • ГОТЕЛЬ’.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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