A collectible 1963 postcard depicting the monument to the writer Nikolai Gogol in Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the bronze statue of Nikolai Gogol placed on a high gray granite pedestal. The writer is depicted sitting in a contemplative pose, holding a book in his left hand. Dense green trees of the park form the background. The silhouette of a passerby is visible to the right of the monument.
Historical note
The monument to Nikolai Gogol in Poltava was designed by the sculptor Leonid Pozen. The bronze sculpture was cast in 1913, but due to World War I, subsequent revolutionary events, and administrative changes, the official unveiling took place only in 1934 at the intersection of Gogolya and Lenina (now Nebesnoi Sotni) streets.
Present day
Currently, the monument remains at its original location in the Gogol Square. It is classified as a monument of monumental art and local cultural heritage, serving as a landmark for tourists and literature enthusiasts.
Location (map)
Address: Gogol Square, intersection of Gogolya and Nebesnoi Sotni streets, Poltava, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.589255, 34.555778
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of Gogol Square in Poltava where the monument is installed.
Questions and answers
- Who is the sculptor of the Gogol monument in Poltava? The monument was designed by the sculptor Leonid Pozen.
- When was this monument officially opened? Although cast in 1913, the monument was officially unveiled in 1934.
- Where exactly is the monument located in Poltava? It is located in Gogol Square, at the intersection of Gogolya and Nebesnoi Sotni streets.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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