A 1981 Soviet collectible postcard showing the monument to V. I. Lenin on the former October Revolution Square (now Kulykove Pole) in Odessa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a full-length monument of V. I. Lenin standing on a stepped pedestal made of grey granite blocks. The figure is depicted wearing an overcoat. The background features green trees, evergreens, and a clear blue sky.
Historical note
The monument was unveiled in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution on the square named after the event (historically known as Kulykove Pole). The project was designed by sculptors M. Manizer and O. Manizer, and architect I. Rozhin. It served as the central element of the square in front of the regional CPSU committee building.
Present day
In August 2006, the monument was dismantled and relocated to the Lenin Komsomol Park (now Savitsky Park). During later decommunization efforts in Ukraine, the monument was completely dismantled. Today, there is no monument on Kulykove Pole.
Location (map)
Address: Kulykove Pole, Odessa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.467471, 30.742823
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former location of the monument on Kulykove Pole in Odessa.
Questions and answers
- Where was this monument located in 1981? The monument was located on October Revolution Square (now Kulykove Pole) in Odessa.
- Who designed this monument? The monument was designed by sculptors M. Manizer and O. Manizer, and architect I. Rozhin.
- Does this monument still stand in its original place? No, the monument was dismantled and relocated in 2006, and later completely removed during decommunization.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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