Postcard from Donetsk, Ukraine, 1983, depicting an administrative building and sports facilities.
What is shown on the postcard
The left side of the postcard shows a monumental building adorned with columns, with a well-maintained lawn and flowers in front. Above the building, an inscription is visible, reading ‘LONG LIVE …’. The right side of the postcard displays a complex of tennis courts with stands and a tall lighting structure, with trees and a multi-story building in the background.
Historical note
The building on the postcard is the main building of Donbas State Technical University, built in the 1950s, which previously housed the Donetsk Polytechnic Institute. It is one of the city’s iconic architectural landmarks.
The sports facilities likely belong to one of the city’s stadiums or sports complexes used in Soviet times for competitions and training.
Present day
Currently, the main building of DonSTU continues to serve its educational purpose. Sports facilities in Donetsk have undergone changes; some have been reconstructed, while others have lost their original function.
Location (map)
Address: Pushkin Boulevard, Donetsk
Coordinates: 48.015900, 37.803600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates are for the center of Donetsk, Ukraine; the buildings on the postcard are located in its center..
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the main building of Donbas State Technical University (formerly Donetsk Polytechnic Institute).
- What else is visible on the postcard besides the building? The right side of the postcard shows tennis courts with stands and a tall lighting structure.
- In what year was the postcard issued? The postcard was issued in 1983.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Donetsk from 1983.
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