A 1981 Soviet postcard depicting the monument to the rebellious sailors of the battleship Potemkin in Odessa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a multi-figure bronze sculptural group of rebellious sailors on a granite pedestal with an inscription. In the foreground, two female pedestrians are visible, along with trees, historical buildings of the square, and architectural details.
Historical note
The monument was erected in 1965 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the uprising on the battleship Potemkin. It was placed on the square named Potemkin Square during the Soviet era (now Katerynynska Square). The sculptural composition symbolizes the moment the uprising began on the ship.
Present day
In 2007, during the restoration of the square, the monument was dismantled and relocated to Mytna (Customs) Square near the entrance to the Port of Odesa. The Monument to the Founders of Odessa was restored on its original site.
Location (map)
Address: Katerynynska Square, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.487222, 30.739167
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of Katerynynska Square (formerly Potemkin Square), where the monument stood in 1981..
Questions and answers
- Where was the monument located in 1981? The monument was located on Potemkin Square (now Katerynynska Square) in Odessa.
- When was this monument erected? The monument was opened in 1965 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Potemkin battleship uprising.
- Where is this monument located today? In 2007, the monument was relocated to Mytna (Customs) Square in Odessa.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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