A 1981 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the Monument to the Unknown Sailor in Odesa, located in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after Taras Shevchenko.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures a tall, four-sided red granite obelisk. At its base, youths in sailor uniforms stand on honorary guard. In the foreground plaza, park visitors, including adults and children, are walking. Green tree canopies frame the composition on both sides, with the open horizon of the Black Sea visible in the background. In the upper right corner, the inscription “ОДЕССА” is printed.
Historical note
The Monument to the Unknown Sailor was unveiled on May 9, 1960, to commemorate the Soviet soldiers who died during the defense of Odesa in 1941. The monument’s architects were G. Topuz and P. Tomilin, with sculptor M. Naruzetsky. The 21-meter-tall obelisk is made of red granite. The Eternal Flame burns at its base.
Present day
Today, the memorial remains one of Odesa’s key landmarks, situated in Shevchenko Park. The plaza around the monument serves as a popular viewing platform overlooking the Gulf of Odesa and the port.
Location (map)
Address: Chornomorska St, Shevchenko Park, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.480850, 30.759020
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Monument to the Unknown Sailor in Shevchenko Park, Odesa.
Questions and answers
- When was this monument unveiled? The Monument to the Unknown Sailor in Odesa was unveiled on May 9, 1960.
- What material is the obelisk made of? The 21-meter-tall memorial obelisk is made of red granite.
- Where exactly in Odesa is this monument located? The monument is located in the Taras Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Leisure.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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