This 1983 Soviet postcard features a view of 60 Years of October Street (now Lesya Ukrainka Avenue) in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, decorative concrete flower planters are visible on the pedestrian area. In the background stands a multi-story Soviet residential apartment building with commercial premises on the ground floor. On the right, an information board is installed, bearing the Russian slogan “To the native city — high culture!” alongside an emblem celebrating the 410th anniversary of Kremenchuk. A blue ZAZ-968 “Zaporozhets” car is visible on the road.
Historical note
60 Years of October Street was one of the main transport arteries in the left-bank district of Kremenchuk, which underwent active development in the 1970s and 1980s with standard Soviet multi-story residential designs. The city’s 410th-anniversary celebration, represented by the sign, took place in 1981, suggesting the photo was originally taken around that time.
Present day
In 2016, as part of decommunization, 60 Years of October Street was renamed Lesya Ukrainka Avenue. Today, it remains a busy avenue featuring a well-developed trolleybus network and modern retail spaces operating on the ground floors of residential buildings.
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of 60 Years of October Street? In 2016, 60 Years of October Street in Kremenchuk was renamed Lesya Ukrainka Avenue.
- What event does the number 410 on the sign refer to? The number 410 refers to the 410th anniversary of the founding of Kremenchuk, celebrated in 1981.
- Which car is visible on the postcard? A light blue ZAZ-968 “Zaporozhets” car is visible on the road in front of the residential building.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kremenchuk from 1983.
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