The postcard depicts the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame in the city of Feodosia, Crimean Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, as of 1981.
What is shown on the postcard
The central element of the composition is a tall obelisk, consisting of two vertical mirror-like stelae. In front of it is a memorial slab with an Eternal Flame, framed by a concrete base. The memorial grounds are landscaped with paving stones, lawns, and trees. Several people, including women and children, are present in the square, suggesting a summer leisure scene.
Historical note
The Memorial of Glory in Feodosia was opened in 1970 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It includes an Eternal Flame, lit from the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall, and a stele symbolizing military valor.
The authors of the memorial complex are architect V. A. Petrenko and sculptor Yu. I. Ovsyannikov. The memorial is an important object of the city’s cultural heritage, reminding of the feat of Soviet soldiers.
Present day
Currently, the Memorial of Glory remains a landmark in Feodosia. The Eternal Flame burns, maintaining the memory of the fallen. The memorial grounds continue to be a place for commemorative events and visits by residents and tourists, preserving its historical appearance, although the surrounding development may have changed.
Location (map)
Address: Feodosia, Primorskaya Square, Memorial of Glory
Coordinates: 45.000200, 35.379500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Based on image analysis and the object’s name, referring to the Memorial of Glory in Feodosia..
Questions and answers
- When was the Memorial of Glory in Feodosia opened? The Memorial of Glory in Feodosia was opened in 1970.
- Who are the authors of the Memorial of Glory? The authors of the memorial complex are architect V. A. Petrenko and sculptor Yu. I. Ovsyannikov.
- What is the symbolism of the memorial? The memorial symbolizes military valor and the memory of the feat of Soviet soldiers in the Great Patriotic War. The Eternal Flame is lit from the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Feodosia from 1981.
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