A 1964 Soviet color postcard depicting the monument to the prominent Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features a full-length bronze sculpture of Taras Shevchenko, installed on a rectangular red granite pedestal. In the foreground and on the sides, the monument is framed by blooming red and white rose bushes. Three young women in summer dresses stand near the base of the monument. A bilingual caption in Ukrainian and English, along with a publisher’s logo, is printed in the bottom left corner.
Historical note
The monument to Taras Shevchenko in Kyiv was unveiled on March 6, 1939, in the park of the same name opposite the Red Building of Kyiv State University, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth. The sculptor was Matvey Manizer, and the architect was Evgeny Levinson. Previously, the monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood on this site until its dismantling in 1920.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding Shevchenko Park remain key cultural and historical landmarks of Kyiv. The sculpture is well-preserved, and the park serves as a popular leisure spot for citizens and a venue for official events commemorating the poet.
Location (map)
Address: Tereshchenkivska St, Taras Shevchenko Park, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.441811, 30.512944
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Taras Shevchenko Monument in Shevchenko Park, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was this monument in Kyiv unveiled? The monument to Taras Shevchenko was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, marking the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth.
- Who are the creators of the monument? The sculpture was designed by Matvey Manizer, while the architectural elements were designed by Evgeny Levinson.
- What occupied this site before 1920? Prior to 1920, a monument to the Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood on this site in the park before being dismantled by the Soviet authorities.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1964.
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