This 1980 Soviet postcard features the Sports Palace in Minsk, Belarus, built in the Soviet modernist architectural style on Parkovaya Avenue (now Pobediteley Avenue).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the main facade of the Sports Palace with its distinctive asymmetric silhouette, inclined reinforced concrete columns, and large glass front wall. In front of the building, there is an avenue with a few passenger cars, green lawns, and trees. Urban buildings are partially visible in the left background.
Historical note
The Minsk Sports Palace was constructed between 1963 and 1966, designed by architects S. Filimonov and V. Malyshev. Due to its innovative and functional design, it served as a model for several other arenas across the Soviet Union, including those in Chelyabinsk, Dnepropetrovsk, and Vilnius. It was designed as a multifunctional arena for both sports events and concerts.
Present day
Today, the building retains its original architectural appearance and continues to serve as a major indoor sports and concert venue in central Minsk. A major renovation of its interior facilities and technical equipment was carried out in the 2000s.
Location (map)
Address: 4 Pobediteley Avenue, Minsk, Belarus
Coordinates: 53.910280, 27.550000
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Minsk Sports Palace.
Questions and answers
- When was the Minsk Sports Palace built? The construction of the Sports Palace took place between 1963 and 1966.
- Who designed the Minsk Sports Palace? The building was designed by architects S. Filimonov and V. Malyshev.
- Was this architectural design reused in other cities? Yes, the design of the Minsk Sports Palace was replicated in several other Soviet cities, such as Chelyabinsk, Dnepropetrovsk, and Vilnius.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Minsk from 1980.
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