A collectible 1978 postcard depicting the building complex and educational process of the Rivne Medical School.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features three images. The main image on the left shows the four-story main academic building of the Rivne Medical School from Kotlyarevskoho Street. The facade of the adjacent two-story wing features a decorative bas-relief with medical symbolism (the bowl of Hygieia). In front of the building, there is a green lawn with flowerbeds, and a VAZ car is driving along the road. The top right image captures the educational process, showing two female students working with a spatial molecular model. The bottom right image shows another multi-story building of the educational institution.
Historical note
The Rivne Medical School was founded in 1945 as a feldsher-obstetrician school. In 1954, the institution received the status of a medical school. The complex on Kotlyarevskoho Street, shown on the postcard, was built during the Soviet era to accommodate the growing number of students. The school trained mid-level medical personnel in specialties such as General Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Present day
Today, the institution operates as the Rivne State Basic Medical College. The main building on 2 Kotlyarevskoho Street has preserved its original architectural appearance, though its interior has been modernized. The facade is renovated, and the surrounding territory is landscaped. The college continues to train mid-level medical specialists.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Kotlyarevskoho St, Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.613524, 26.262299
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, coordinates of the main building of the medical college at 2 Kotlyarevskoho St, Rivne.
Questions and answers
- Which institution is depicted on the postcard? The Rivne Medical School, currently known as the Rivne State Basic Medical College.
- In which year was this school established? It was founded in 1945 as a feldsher-obstetrician school.
- Where is the main building shown on the postcard located? In Rivne, at 2 Kotlyarevskoho Street.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Rivne from 1978.
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