A collectible postcard from 1967 depicting the Obelisk of Glory in the city of Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a tall obelisk constructed from grey granite blocks, topped with a star inside a circular metal wreath. The square pedestal features a commemorative plaque and bas-reliefs with military insignia in the form of crossed weapons. To the left, a group of people in 1960s summer clothing is visible, with green trees and a blue cloudy sky in the background.
Historical note
The monument was erected in the park zone along the Dnieper River in Nova Kakhovka—a young city founded in 1950 alongside the construction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. It honors the fallen soldiers of both the Civil War and World War II.
Present day
The memorial is located in the Park of Glory in Nova Kakhovka. Due to recent military actions and the catastrophic flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023, the surrounding park area and the city’s infrastructure have suffered severe damage.
Location (map)
Address: Dniprovskyi Avenue, Park of Glory, Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.759167, 33.359722
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates determined based on the location of the Obelisk of Glory in the Park of Glory, Nova Kakhovka.
Questions and answers
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1967.
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located in the Park of Glory in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine.
- To which events is the monument dedicated? The monument is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War and the Great Patriotic (Second World) War.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Nova Kakhovka from 1967.
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