This Soviet collectible postcard from 1974 features the monument to the Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures the T. G. Shevchenko monument surrounded by the lush trees of Petrovsky Park. In the foreground, a group of Soviet pioneers in school uniforms with red neckties and blue side caps are seen lining up and walking in a column. A woman walking past is visible on the right. Lawns and paved pedestrian paths are laid out around the monument.
Historical note
The Taras Shevchenko monument in Poltava was unveiled on March 12, 1926. The project was designed by the prominent sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze. The monument is constructed of reinforced concrete in a distinctive Cubist style, depicting the poet rising from a burial mound pedestal, reflecting his image as a national bard.
Present day
The monument has survived to this day and is designated as a monument of monumental art of national significance. The surrounding park remains a popular destination for locals and visitors of Poltava.
Location (map)
Address: Petrovsky Park, Konstytutsii St, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.581560, 34.562325
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Taras Shevchenko Monument in Petrovsky Park, Poltava.
Questions and answers
- When was this monument in Poltava unveiled? The Taras Shevchenko monument in Poltava was unveiled on March 12, 1926.
- Who designed the Taras Shevchenko monument in Poltava? The monument was designed by the sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze.
- What architectural style was used for the monument? The monument was constructed of reinforced concrete in a distinctive Cubist style.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1974.
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