A 1974 Soviet collectible postcard capturing the architectural ensemble of Youth Avenue (now Grigore Vieru Avenue) in Chisinau, featuring the Turist Hotel and the Monument to Komsomol Heroes.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the modernist seven-story building of the Turist Hotel with its rooftop signs and a decorative panel on the side facade. A Soviet-made LAZ bus is parked near the entrance. On the right, the Monument to Komsomol Heroes stands tall, featuring a high granite pylon topped by a bronze female figure holding a torch. Pedestrians and young trees are visible in the foreground square.
Historical note
The Monument to Komsomol Heroes was unveiled in Chisinau in 1959, designed by sculptor L. Dubinovsky and architect F. Naumov to honor the young underground fighters and soldiers of World War II. The Turist Hotel was constructed around the late 1960s and early 1970s to accommodate the growing influx of Soviet and international tourists visiting the capital of the Moldavian SSR.
Present day
The Komsomol monument remains in its original location and is currently listed as a historic monument of national significance in Moldova. Youth Avenue has been renamed Grigore Vieru Avenue. The former Turist Hotel building has preserved its original structure but underwent partial facade renovations and is now primarily used as a commercial business center.
Location (map)
Address: 9 Grigore Vieru Avenue, Chisinau, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.031500, 28.841500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Yandex Maps.
Questions and answers
- When was the Komsomol monument in Chisinau inaugurated? The Monument to Komsomol Heroes was officially unveiled in Chisinau in 1959.
- What is the current name of the avenue shown on the postcard? The former Soviet Youth Avenue is now named Grigore Vieru Avenue.
- How is the former Turist Hotel building used today? The building has been renovated and is now primarily utilized as a commercial business center containing offices and retail spaces.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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