A double-view Soviet postcard from 1985, showcasing a corner of the Leninsky Komsomol Park and a twilight view of the Kyiv Hotel in Kherson.
What is shown on the postcard
The left side of the postcard depicts a white decorative female park sculpture surrounded by lush green lawn, ornamental shrubs, and coniferous trees. The right side features a twilight photograph of the multi-story Kyiv Hotel building with an illuminated neon sign reading ‘ГОТЕЛЬ КИЇВ’ on its roof and a brightly lit entrance lobby.
Historical note
The Kyiv Hotel was constructed on Ushakova Avenue as a key accommodation venue in the regional center. The Leninsky Komsomol Park, established within the historical territory of the Kherson Fortress, was a prominent public recreation zone decorated with standard Soviet park sculptures.
Present day
Today, the former Kyiv Hotel building is primarily used for offices and commercial retail spaces. In accordance with decommunization laws, the Leninsky Komsomol Park has been renamed Kherson Fortress Park.
Location (map)
Address: 43 Ushakova Ave, Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.639140, 32.614450
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the former Kyiv Hotel building.
Questions and answers
- What is the current name of the park shown on the postcard? The former Leninsky Komsomol Park is now named Kherson Fortress Park.
- Where is the Kyiv Hotel building located? The building is located at 43 Ushakova Avenue in Kherson.
- What is depicted on the left panel of the postcard? The left panel shows a park corner with a light-colored decorative sculpture of a female figure.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1985.
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