A collectible Soviet postcard from 1987, depicting modernist architectural landmarks of the city of Krasnodon (now Sorokyne), Luhansk Oblast: the tourist hotel “Krasnodon” and the “Young Guard” museum building.
What is shown on the postcard
The left panel of the postcard shows a multi-story modernist hotel building with a “Tourist” sign on the roof and a Soviet slogan on the side facade. The foreground features landscaped lawns, young fir trees, pathways, and pedestrians. The right panel shows the blue facade of the “Young Guard” museum with large arches, banners, and visitors on the steps.
Historical note
The hotel complex was constructed during the Soviet era to accommodate numerous tourist groups visiting Krasnodon to explore sites associated with the “Young Guard” underground resistance. The museum building on the right was opened in 1970 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the victory in World War II, serving as the city’s main memorial center.
Present day
In the modern period, the city was renamed Sorokyne as part of decommunization in Ukraine. The hotel building continues to operate under the name “Tourist,” maintaining its core structural design, though Soviet slogans and signage have been removed from the facades.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Komsomolska St, Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.300645, 39.731557
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Tourist Hotel ‘Tourist’ (formerly ‘Krasnodon’) on Komsomolska Street..
Questions and answers
- Which buildings are shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts two buildings: the multi-story “Krasnodon” tourist hotel (left) and the facade of the “Young Guard” museum (right).
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1987.
- What is the current status of these buildings? The city of Krasnodon is now renamed Sorokyne. The hotel retains its structural form and operates under the name ‘Tourist’ after the removal of Soviet slogans.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1987.
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