Soviet postcard from 1969 showing the Palace of Culture in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The image depicts the main facade of the Palace of Culture, built in the Stalinist Neoclassical style. A spacious square stretches in front of the monumental building, which features a massive portico supported by columns. The building’s pediment is adorned with bas-reliefs and a sculptural group at the top. In the foreground, people are walking among decorative trees (including a tall pyramidal poplar on the right) and street lamps.
Historical note
The Palace of Culture in Nova Kakhovka was constructed in 1952–1953, concurrently with the building of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and the founding of the town. The design was developed by architects Samuil Vanin and Georgiy Novosilsky. The unique carved stone panels (“stone embroideries”) on the facades, created by artist Hryhoriy Dovzhenko in the style of Ukrainian monumental art, hold significant artistic value.
Present day
The Palace of Culture is registered as a local architectural and urban planning monument. Due to hostilities in recent years and the subsequent flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023, this architectural landmark has suffered severe damage.
Location (map)
Address: Dniprovskyi Avenue, 41, Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.758371, 33.355598
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Palace of Culture in Nova Kakhovka.
Questions and answers
- When was the Palace of Culture built? The Palace of Culture in Nova Kakhovka was built between 1952 and 1953.
- Who designed the decorative facades of the building? The unique carved panels, known as “stone embroideries,” were created by artist Hryhoriy Dovzhenko.
- What is the current status of the building? It is recognized as a monument of local significance, but has been severely damaged due to military actions and the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Nova Kakhovka from 1969.
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