A 1981 Soviet postcard featuring a panoramic view of the pedestrian Mother-in-Law (Teshchyn) Bridge in Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the Mother-in-Law Bridge from an elevated perspective, spanning across the Military Ravine. Several pedestrians are walking along the bridge, which is lined with street lamps. The slopes of the ravine are densely covered with green trees and shrubbery. In the background, Soviet-era residential high-rises and historic city buildings are visible.
Historical note
The pedestrian bridge was constructed in 1968–1969, designed by architect A. M. Vladymyrska and engineer K. E. Kyriienko. Originally named the Komsomolsky Bridge, it connected Prymorskyi Boulevard with Zhvanetskoho Boulevard (then Komsomolsky). The design is a scaled-down copy of the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge in Luxembourg. The popular nickname “Mother-in-Law Bridge” stems from local lore about municipal leader Mykhailo Synytsia, who allegedly initiated the construction to visit his mother-in-law more easily.
Present day
Today, the Mother-in-Law Bridge remains one of Odesa’s iconic landmarks and a popular tourist walk. It connects two parts of the historic city center, offering views over the harbor and the Military Ravine.
Location (map)
Address: Prymorskyi Boulevard / Mykhaila Zhvanetskoho Street, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.490194, 30.738030
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Mother-in-Law Bridge in Odesa.
Questions and answers
- When was the Mother-in-Law Bridge constructed? The bridge was built between 1968 and 1969.
- Who designed the bridge? It was designed by architect A. M. Vladymyrska and engineer K. E. Kyriienko.
- What was the bridge’s original official name? Originally, the bridge was named the Komsomolsky Bridge.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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