A 1963 Soviet art postcard depicting the central symbol of Poltava — the Monument of Glory, erected to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows a park path with pedestrians and green shrubbery. In the center rises the cast-iron column of the Monument of Glory on a granite pedestal, topped by a gilded eagle holding a laurel wreath in its beak. On the monument’s steps, a group of Soviet schoolchildren (pioneers) in white uniforms with red ties is standing. The background features lush tree canopies and a cloudy sky.
Historical note
The Monument of Glory was inaugurated in 1811 at the center of the Round Square. Designed by architect Thomas de Thomon and sculptor Feodosy Shchedrin, the column was styled as a classic Roman triumphal monument. The cast-iron components of the column were forged at ironworks in the Luhansk region.
Present day
Today, the monument remains the centerpiece of the Korpusnyi Garden (Round Square) in Poltava. It holds national historical and artistic heritage status, and the surrounding park continues to be a popular recreational spot for residents and visitors.
Location (map)
Address: Korpusnyi Garden, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.589578, 34.551326
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Center of Round Square (Korpusnyi Garden), Poltava.
Questions and answers
- What event does the monument commemorate? The monument was erected to commemorate the victory in the 1709 Battle of Poltava.
- Who is shown standing on the monument steps in the postcard? A group of Soviet schoolchildren (pioneers) wearing white uniforms with red ties is captured on the steps.
- When was this monument in Poltava opened? The monument was officially inaugurated in 1811.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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