This 1963 Soviet postcard features a view of the monument to the prominent writer Nikolai Gogol in Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the bronze figure of the seated writer on a high pedestal. Nikolai Gogol is shown in deep thought, with an open book in his left hand and a pencil in his right. The monument is situated in the middle of a shaded alley (now Gogol Square). Wooden park benches with resting citizens are visible on both sides of the monument. In the background, there are dense green trees and a fragment of a building with white awnings over the windows.
Historical note
The bronze monument to N. Gogol was created by sculptor Leonid Pozen back in 1913 to commemorate the centennial of the writer’s birth. However, due to World War I, subsequent revolutionary events, and bureaucratic obstacles, its installation was delayed. The monument was officially unveiled only in 1934 at the intersection of Ivanov Street (now Gogol Street) and Lenin Street (now Nebesna Sotnya Street).
Present day
Today, the monument to Nikolai Gogol is designated as a monument of monumental art of national significance and is a major landmark in Poltava. The surrounding public square is well-maintained, and the monument itself is preserved in its original historical state.
Location (map)
Address: intersection of Gogol and Nebesna Sotnya streets, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.584722, 34.557778
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Gogol Monument at the intersection of Gogol and Nebesna Sotnya streets in Poltava.
Questions and answers
- Who is the author of the Gogol monument in Poltava? The author of the bronze sculpture is the prominent sculptor Leonid Pozen.
- When was the monument created and installed? The sculpture was created in 1913, but the monument was officially unveiled only in 1934.
- Where exactly is this monument located in Poltava? The monument is located in Gogol Square, at the intersection of Gogol and Nebesna Sotnya streets.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1963.
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