This 1971 collectible postcard features one of the new sanatorium buildings in the resort city of Truskavets, Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a multi-story sanatorium building designed in the Soviet modernist style. The main block features a long facade with rows of balconies on each floor. Attached to its left side is a fully glazed vertical stairwell tower. In the background, another residential block is visible, connected to the main building by a covered gallery. A green lawn with young trees and streetlights stretches in front of the structures under a clear blue sky.
Historical note
During the 1960s and 1970s, Truskavets experienced a period of active expansion and large-scale construction of resort and spa infrastructure. Large health and wellness complexes were established to accommodate thousands of visitors year-round. The typical Soviet modernist architecture of this period focused on functionality, extensive use of glass and concrete, and maximizing natural light through panoramic glazing and spacious balconies.
Present day
Today, Truskavets maintains its status as one of Ukraine’s primary balneological resorts. Many sanatorium complexes built during the Soviet era have undergone modernization and reorganization, continuing to operate under new brands as contemporary spa hotels and medical centers, though some Soviet-era buildings require renovation.
Questions and answers
- What building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts one of the new multi-story sanatorium buildings in Truskavets, built in the Soviet modernist style.
- What period does this postcard belong to? The postcard was published in 1971.
- What are the characteristic architectural features of the building in the photo? The building features a long facade with rows of balconies, a flat roof, and an adjacent glazed vertical stairwell tower.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1971.
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