A Soviet color art postcard from 1958 depicting the monument to the prominent Ukrainian writer Ivan Petrovych Kotlyarevsky in Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures a close-up of the bronze bust of Ivan Kotlyarevsky, mounted on a tall, upward-tapering dark granite pedestal. The pedestal is decorated with high-relief bronze panels and an inscription showing the writer’s name and lifespan (1769–1838). The monument is surrounded by a low decorative metal fence, with tree canopies and a boulevard path visible in the background.
Historical note
The monument to Ivan Kotlyarevsky in Poltava was unveiled on August 30 (September 12), 1903. Funds for its construction were raised through voluntary public donations across Ukraine over several years. The bronze bust and three high-relief panels on the pedestal were created by sculptor Leonid Pozen, while the pedestal design was executed by architect Aleksandr Shirshov.
Present day
The monument successfully survived both World Wars and the Soviet era, remaining in its original state to this day. It is designated as a cultural heritage site of national importance in Ukraine and stands as one of the key landmarks in the historic center of Poltava.
Location (map)
Address: intersection of Kotlyarevsky and Nebesnoi Sotni streets, Poltava, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.585404, 34.551147
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the monument to I. P. Kotlyarevsky at the intersection of Kotlyarevsky and Nebesnoi Sotni streets in Poltava..
Questions and answers
- When was the Kotlyarevsky monument in Poltava unveiled? The monument was officially unveiled on August 30 (September 12), 1903.
- Who designed the monument? The bronze bust and high-reliefs were created by sculptor Leonid Pozen, while the pedestal was designed by architect Aleksandr Shirshov.
- What materials were used for the monument? The writer’s bust and decorative elements are made of bronze, while the pedestal is crafted from dark granite.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1958.
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