A 1974 Soviet artistic postcard depicting the Memorial of Soldier’s Glory in Poltava, one of the city’s key monuments dedicated to the events of World War II.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a panoramic view of the memorial complex. In the center of the composition rises a tall, dark obelisk with a sculpture of a Soviet soldier holding a shield at its base. Groups of school children in light-colored uniforms are lined up on the paved square in front of the monument. The square is surrounded by dense green trees. At the bottom of the postcard, there is a white strip with the inscription “ПОЛТАВА • POLTAVA • ПОЛТАВА”.
Historical note
The Memorial of Soldier’s Glory in Poltava was officially opened in 1969 to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the city’s liberation from Nazi occupation. The authors of the project were sculptor E. Kuntsevich and architects I. Mezentsev, G. Kisly, and L. Khikhlych. The 22-meter obelisk is made of grey granite, and an Eternal Flame burns at its base.
Present day
Today, the memorial retains its original architectural appearance and is located in the Ivan Kotlyarevsky Park. It remains a site for commemorative events dedicated to the victims of World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Yevropeiska St, Ivan Kotlyarevsky Park, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.574500, 34.537000
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, coordinates of the Memorial of Soldier’s Glory in Poltava.
Questions and answers
- When was the Memorial of Soldier’s Glory opened? The memorial was opened in 1969 to mark the 26th anniversary of Poltava’s liberation from Nazi occupation.
- Who designed the monument? The project was created by sculptor E. Kuntsevich and architects I. Mezentsev, G. Kisly, and L. Khikhlych.
- Where is the memorial located on a modern map? The memorial is located in Ivan Kotlyarevsky Park in Poltava.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1974.
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