The 1989 postcard showcases three significant monuments of Evpatoria, each commemorating important events and figures in the city’s history.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts three monumental objects: in the upper left corner, a white obelisk with a cross and stylized date symbols, accompanied by an antique cannon. In the upper right corner, a statue of a man in a military coat stands on a dark pedestal featuring relief images of wings and an anchor. The lower part of the postcard displays a multi-figure sculptural composition depicting a group of people in heroic poses, set on a wide base amidst dense foliage.
Historical note
The white obelisk with the cannon is a monument to the soldiers who fell during the Crimean War of 1853-1856, erected in 1858-1859 in honor of the Anglo-French-Turkish forces who landed in Evpatoria on February 5 (17), 1855. The cannon is an authentic artifact from that era. The statue in the military coat is dedicated to Semen Timofeevich Duvakin (1909-1952), a Soviet military pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union, distinguished for his service during World War II. The lower composition is the Monument to the Heroes of the Evpatoria Landing of 1942, commemorating the Soviet naval landing operation conducted on January 5, 1942. This landing, aimed at diverting enemy forces from besieged Sevastopol, resulted in heavy losses despite the participants’ heroism.
Present day
Currently, all three monuments continue to serve as important historical and cultural landmarks in Evpatoria. They are regularly maintained and accessible to the public, serving as reminders of significant historical events and heroes. The monuments are organically integrated into the urban environment, preserving their memorial function.
Location (map)
Address: Lenin Park, Evpatoria, Crimea
Coordinates: 45.189300, 33.360600
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates are provided for the Monument to the Heroes of the Evpatoria Landing of 1942, located in Lenin Park. The postcard features images of three different monuments in Evpatoria, all situated in the central part of the city..
Questions and answers
- What historical events are commemorated by the monuments shown on the postcard? The postcard features monuments dedicated to events of the Crimean War (1853-1856), the heroic Evpatoria landing operation of 1942, and the feats of Hero of the Soviet Union Semen Timofeevich Duvakin.
- Who was Semen Timofeevich Duvakin? Semen Timofeevich Duvakin (1909-1952) was a Soviet military pilot who was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his merits and combat flights during the Great Patriotic War.
- Where are these monuments located in Evpatoria? All three monuments are located in the central part of Evpatoria. The Crimean War and 1942 Evpatoria Landing monuments are in the area of Revolution Square and Lenin Park, while the S.T. Duvakin monument is on the street named after him.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yevpatoria from 1989.
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