A 1972 Soviet postcard depicting the monument to the pioneer hero Volodya Dubinin in Kerch.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the monument to Volodya Dubinin, carved from a single block of gray Crimean diorite. The young partisan is depicted emerging from a stone block, wearing a red pioneer necktie. The monument stands on a pedestal surrounded by the lush greenery of a city park.
Historical note
The monument to Volodya Dubinin, a hero of the defense of the Adzhimushkay quarry, was unveiled in Kerch on July 12, 1964. The sculptors L. S. Smerchinsky and N. S. Yakovchenko designed the monument. Volodya Dubinin was a member of the partisan detachment that fought in the quarries, and he died in January 1942 while clearing mines near the entrance.
Present day
Today, the monument remains in Volodya Dubinin Park in the center of Kerch. It is recognized as a cultural heritage site and serves as a venue for commemorative events. The monument is well-preserved, and the surrounding park is maintained.
Location (map)
Address: Volodya Dubinin Park, Kerch
Coordinates: 45.352467, 36.471648
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, coordinates of Volodya Dubinin Park in Kerch.
Questions and answers
- When was the monument opened? The monument to Volodya Dubinin in Kerch was officially opened on July 12, 1964.
- Who are the authors of the monument? The monument was designed by sculptors L. S. Smerchinsky and N. S. Yakovchenko.
- What material is the monument made of? The monument is carved from a single block of gray Crimean diorite.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kerch from 1972.
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