A 1979 Soviet postcard depicting the monument to the prominent Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in the park of the same name in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the bronze monument of Taras Shevchenko, erected on a tall red granite pedestal. The monument is surrounded by green lawns, spruce, and deciduous trees. In the foreground, tiled park pathways and occasional visitors are visible.
Historical note
The monument was unveiled on March 6, 1939, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth. The project was designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson. It was erected on the site where the monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood until 1920.
Present day
Today, the monument and Taras Shevchenko Park remain a key cultural and historical landmark in Kyiv. The monument holds the status of a national cultural heritage site and serves as a traditional venue for official and public events.
Location (map)
Address: Taras Shevchenko Park, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.441830, 30.512950
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Taras Shevchenko Monument in the park opposite the Red Building of KNU.
Questions and answers
- When was the Shevchenko monument in Kyiv opened? The monument was opened on March 6, 1939, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the poet’s birth.
- Who designed the monument? The project was designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson.
- What stood on this site before the monument? Until 1920, a monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas I stood on this site.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1979.
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