Soviet collectible postcard from 1981 featuring the monument to the Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up view of the bronze monument of poet Taras Shevchenko, erected on a tall pedestal of gray granite. A plaque with the writer’s facsimile signature is fixed on the front of the pedestal. In the background, green park trees and a clear blue sky are visible.
Historical note
The Monument to Taras Shevchenko in Odesa was officially unveiled in 1966 near the main entrance to the Central Park of Culture and Leisure, which bears his name. The monument was designed by Kyiv sculptors A. Belostotsky and O. Suprun, and architect H. Topuz.
Present day
Today, the monument retains its original appearance and serves as the central venue for official and public commemorative events dedicated to the Ukrainian poet in Odesa.
Location (map)
Address: Ukraine, Odesa, T. G. Shevchenko Park
Coordinates: 46.479482, 30.756209
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the T. G. Shevchenko Monument in Shevchenko Park, Odesa.
Questions and answers
- When was the Shevchenko monument in Odesa opened? The monument to Taras Shevchenko in Odesa was officially unveiled in 1966.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was designed by Kyiv sculptors A. Belostotsky and O. Suprun, and architect H. Topuz.
- Where exactly is this monument located in Odesa? The monument is located near the main entrance of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after T. G. Shevchenko.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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