Soviet collectible postcard from 1981 featuring the Odesa Palace of Sports, located on Shevchenko Avenue.
What is shown on the postcard
The photo captures the main building of the Palace of Sports with its glazed facade and vertical concrete ribs typical of Soviet modernism. The inscription ‘ДВОРЕЦ СПОРТА’ (Palace of Sports) is placed on the roof, with Olympic rings mounted below it. In front of the building, there is a paved square and young evergreen trees, with a blurred silhouette of red flowers against a green lawn in the foreground.
Historical note
The Odesa Palace of Sports was commissioned in December 1975. The building was constructed according to a standard design for multipurpose sports and performance arenas widely used in major Soviet cities. The venue was intended for ice hockey, figure skating, basketball, as well as concerts and public gatherings.
Present day
Today, the building retains its primary functions. It continues to host sporting events, ice hockey and figure skating practices, exhibitions, and concerts, although the facade and surrounding area have undergone changes due to commercial developments.
Location (map)
Address: Shevchenko Avenue, 31, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.458028, 30.758361
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Geographical coordinates of the Odesa Palace of Sports.
Questions and answers
- When was the Odesa Palace of Sports opened? The Odesa Palace of Sports was commissioned in December 1975.
- What is depicted on the building’s facade on the 1981 postcard? The facade features the inscription ‘ДВОРЕЦ СПОРТА’ and Olympic rings.
- How is the Palace of Sports building used today? The building is used for sporting events, ice hockey and figure skating training, exhibitions, and concerts.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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