A 1983 postcard showing the perspective of Lenin Street (now Soborna Street) in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures an elevated view of the street. In the foreground, two symmetrical multi-story residential buildings of the Stalinist era with decorative gables, balustrades, and bay windows flank the entrance to the street. Public transport (LiAZ buses) and passenger cars move along the roadway. Dense green trees are planted along the sidewalks.
Historical note
Lenin Street (pre-revolutionary Katerynynska, now Soborna) is one of the central thoroughfares of Kremenchuk. During World War II, the city was almost completely destroyed (up to 97% of buildings). Reconstruction of the central part took place in the 1950s. The symmetrical buildings in the foreground were constructed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, forming a grand ensemble at the entrance to the street from Peremohy (Victory) Square.
Present day
In the modern period, the street was renamed Soborna Street. The architectural appearance of the 1950s residential buildings has been generally preserved, though the ground floors have been converted for commercial use, shops, and cafes. The trees have grown significantly, and traffic volume has increased.
Location (map)
Address: Soborna St, Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.062800, 33.404600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the beginning of Soborna Street near Peremohy Square.
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of this street? Lenin Street has been renamed to Soborna Street.
- In what style were the buildings in the foreground constructed? These symmetrical residential buildings were built in the Soviet Neoclassical style (Stalinist Empire) during the post-war reconstruction of the city.
- What transport is visible on the road? The 1983 photo shows Soviet city buses (specifically LiAZ-677) and passenger cars.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kremenchuk from 1983.
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