A 1984 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the Obelisk of Glory in Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi), located within the Fortecni Vali (Ramparts of the Fortress of Saint Elizabeth) memorial complex.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features a red granite four-sided obelisk with two bronze soldier figures at its base. The figure on the left represents a Civil War soldier in a long overcoat and a budenovka hat, while the right figure depicts a World War II Soviet soldier wearing a helmet. The concrete pedestal displays the years ‘1918–1921’ and ‘1941–1945’, along with a memorial inscription. Passersby are visible on the concrete-paved square in front of the monument.
Historical note
The memorial complex on the ramparts of the former 18th-century Fortress of Saint Elizabeth was established in the post-WWII era. The Obelisk of Glory was unveiled in the late 1960s as the central monument of the memorial park, honoring fallen soldiers. This site is highly significant as the historical birthplace of the city.
Present day
Today, the Fortecni Vali memorial complex remains the primary site for honoring fallen soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi. In accordance with decommunization laws, some Soviet inscriptions and symbols have been modified or removed, while the monument itself and the surrounding graves are maintained as historical heritage.
Location (map)
Address: Oboronna St / Fortechyi Ln, Kropyvnytskyi, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.502200, 32.253400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the memorial complex at the Fortecni Vali in Kropyvnytskyi.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the 1984 postcard? The postcard depicts the Obelisk of Glory, built in honor of the Civil War and World War II soldiers in Kirovohrad (Kropyvnytskyi).
- Where is the monument located? The monument is located at the Fortecni Vali (Fortress of Saint Elizabeth) historical complex in Kropyvnytskyi.
- Has the monument changed in recent years? Yes, some of the Soviet symbols and inscriptions have been removed or altered as part of decommunization, but the main monument remains intact.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kropyvnytskyi from 1984.
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