An encyclopedic overview of a 1965 Soviet postcard featuring the building of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the monumental facade of the administrative building with a massive semicircular projection adorned with a Corinthian colonnade. In front of the building, a blue GAZ-21 “Volga” passenger car is visible on the street, alongside several pedestrians walking on the sidewalk in the shade of trees. The color palette is typical of mid-1960s Soviet color printing.
Historical note
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939, designed by architect Serhiy Hryhoriev on the site of the demolished Kyiv Military District headquarters. Initially intended for the military staff, it became the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine after the capital of the Ukrainian SSR was moved from Kharkiv to Kyiv. The design combines elements of classicism and Soviet monumental empire style.
Present day
Today, this building at 11 Bankova Street houses the Office of the President of Ukraine (formerly the Presidential Administration). The structure has preserved its historic appearance and remains one of the key political and architectural landmarks of the Ukrainian capital.
Location (map)
Address: 11 Bankova St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.444444, 30.529167
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the building of the Office of the President of Ukraine on Bankova Street..
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the building of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine in Kyiv, built in the 1930s.
- Who was the architect of this building? The building was designed by architect Serhiy Hryhoriev between 1936 and 1939.
- What is located in this building today? Today, the building at 11 Bankova Street houses the Office of the President of Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1965.
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