This 1987 Soviet postcard features the Oleg Koshevoy Palace of Culture located in the city of Krasnodon (renamed Sorokyne, Luhansk Oblast).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard layout consists of two views. On the left, two young pioneers in formal uniforms stand by a memorial plaque adorned with five portrait reliefs. On the right, the main facade of the three-story Palace of Culture is visible, featuring the rooftop sign “ДВОРЕЦ КУЛЬТУРЫ ИМ. ОЛЕГА КОШЕВОГО”. A flower bed with marigolds stands in the foreground.
Historical note
The Palace of Culture was built during the Soviet era and named after Oleg Koshevoy, a prominent leader of the anti-fascist underground organization “Young Guard” active in the city during World War II. The building’s design represents the Soviet modernist architectural style.
Present day
In 2016, Krasnodon was officially renamed Sorokyne by Ukrainian authorities. The Palace of Culture building remains architecturally intact, though the area has been under the control of the self-proclaimed LPR since 2014.
Location (map)
Address: 5 Komsomolska St, Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.298450, 39.737080
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Oleg Koshevoy Palace of Culture identified via Google Maps.
Questions and answers
- Who is the Palace of Culture named after? It is named after Oleg Koshevoy, one of the leaders of the anti-fascist underground organization ‘Young Guard’.
- What architectural style is the building? The building is designed in the style of Soviet architectural modernism.
- What is the current name of Krasnodon? In 2016, the city was officially renamed Sorokyne by Ukrainian authorities.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1987.
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