This 1964 Soviet postcard features an elevated panoramic view of Khreshchatyk, the central street of Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a curved stretch of Khreshchatyk Street from a high angle. On the left, monumental multi-story Soviet neoclassical buildings are visible. The wide sidewalk is filled with pedestrians, featuring street kiosks and historic lamp posts. A thick line of green trees separates the roadway from the pedestrian area, where Soviet-era passenger cars and iconic yellow-and-blue trolleybuses are in motion.
Historical note
Khreshchatyk was almost completely destroyed during World War II in September 1941. In the late 1940s and 1950s, the main avenue was entirely rebuilt under a unified master plan in the grand Stalinist Empire style. By 1964, the street had already acquired its iconic green look dominated by chestnut trees, which became a lasting symbol of the capital of the Ukrainian SSR.
Present day
Today, Khreshchatyk preserves its post-war architectural ensemble and remains the primary thoroughfare of Kyiv. On weekends and public holidays, vehicle traffic is traditionally restricted, transforming the wide roadway into a pedestrian zone.
Location (map)
Address: 24 Khreshchatyk St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.448500, 30.522400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Identified by the characteristic curve of Khreshchatyk Street near the Ministry of Agricultural Policy (building No. 24) and the 1950s architecture.
Questions and answers
- Which street is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts Khreshchatyk, the main street of Kyiv, Ukraine.
- What transport is visible in the picture? The roadway shows Soviet-era passenger cars and urban trolleybuses.
- When was this street rebuilt? Khreshchatyk was reconstructed in the late 1940s and 1950s following its severe destruction during World War II.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1964.
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