A 1966 Soviet postcard depicting the Kyiv Palace of Sports, the city’s largest indoor sports and concert arena, which opened in 1960.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows Sportyvna Square with pedestrians and a light blue GAZ-21 “Volga” car. In the background stands the glazed building of the Palace of Sports, decorated with flags and a rooftop sign. Groups of people are visible in front of the entrance. Urban greenery and street lamps are positioned on the left and right sides.
Historical note
The Kyiv Palace of Sports was built according to the design of architects M. Hrychyna and O. Zavarov. Construction was completed in a short timeframe in 1960. The reinforced concrete and glass structure became a prominent example of Soviet modernism, designed to host sports events, concerts, and public conventions with a capacity of up to 10,000 spectators.
Present day
Today, the Palace of Sports continues to operate for its intended purpose, remaining a major concert and sports venue in Kyiv. The building has preserved its original architectural appearance, undergoing only internal modernization of its technical equipment and spectator stands.
Location (map)
Address: Sportyvna Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.436944, 30.521944
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Kyiv Palace of Sports, Sportyvna Square, 1.
Questions and answers
- When was the Palace of Sports in Kyiv opened? The Palace of Sports was officially opened in 1960.
- Who designed the building? The building was designed by architects M. Hrychyna and O. Zavarov.
- What was the capacity of the Palace of Sports? The arena of the Palace of Sports was designed to host events with a capacity of up to 10,000 spectators.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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