A 1982 Soviet collectible postcard showing the landscaped area around the ‘Yuzya’ mineral spring in the Kurortny Park of Truskavets.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures a rectangular pool lined with stone slabs, with a decorative sculpture of a girl installed in its center. The pool is surrounded by a paved area of concrete slabs where resort visitors are standing. In the foreground, five people are sitting on a wooden bench with their backs to the camera. In the background, a stone retaining wall, dense park greenery, and a wooden carved pavilion are visible.
Historical note
The ‘Yuzya’ spring was discovered in 1900 deep within the Kurortny Park of Truskavets. The water from this spring is characterized by a high content of glycerin and organic substances, earning it the reputation of a ‘beauty spring’ due to its skin-softening properties. During the Soviet period, the area surrounding the spring was landscaped, a sculpture was installed, and a recreational platform was built for visitors.
Present day
Today, the ‘Yuzya’ spring remains a popular attraction in the Kurortny Park of Truskavets. Although the surrounding area has been renovated, the general layout featuring the pool and the sculpture has been preserved, and the water remains accessible to resort visitors.
Location (map)
Address: Kurortny Park, Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.274810, 23.499060
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the ‘Yuzya’ spring in the Kurortny Park of Truskavets..
Questions and answers
- Where is the ‘Yuzya’ spring located? The spring is located in the Kurortny Park in the city of Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine.
- What makes the water from the ‘Yuzya’ spring famous? It is famous for its high content of glycerin and organic compounds, which provide skin-softening benefits.
- What sculpture is installed in the center of the pool? A sculpture depicting a young girl named Yuzya, after whom the spring is named, is located in the center of the pool.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1982.
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