A 1986 Soviet collectible postcard featuring the monument to the outstanding Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the bronze monument of the poet mounted on a tall red granite pedestal. In the foreground, a man in a red T-shirt and a woman in a blue dress are walking up the stone steps. Fresh flowers lie at the base of the monument. Dense green trees of the park form the background, and the word ‘КИЕВ’ is printed in the bottom left corner.
Historical note
Designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson, the monument was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Shevchenko’s birth. The monument is situated in the park opposite the Red Building of Kyiv University, which also bears Shevchenko’s name. Previously, this site held a monument to Russian Emperor Nicholas I, dismantled in 1920.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding park are recognized cultural heritage sites of Ukraine. It remains a traditional venue for official state ceremonies, literary readings, and public gatherings.
Location (map)
Address: Taras Shevchenko Park, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.441755, 30.512879
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Taras Shevchenko Monument in Shevchenko Park.
Questions and answers
- Who designed the monument? The monument was designed by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Yevgeny Levinson.
- When was the monument unveiled? The monument was officially unveiled on March 6, 1939, marking the 125th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birth.
- What stood on this site before the Shevchenko monument? Prior to 1920, the site in the park was occupied by a monument to the Russian Emperor Nicholas I.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1986.
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