A 1973 double-view color postcard featuring two landmark cultural and educational institutions in Brest, Belarus: the Gorky Regional Library and the House of Pioneers.
What is shown on the postcard
The top image shows the modern three-story building of the Brest Regional Library, constructed in the Soviet modernist style, featuring ribbon glazing and vertical decorative elements. Greenery and pedestrians are visible in front of the building. The bottom image depicts the three-story House of Pioneers building designed in the Soviet Neoclassical style, with its main entrance framed by a monumental portico of four rectangular columns. A group of Soviet schoolchildren in pioneer neckerchiefs stands near the steps.
Historical note
The Brest Gorky Regional Library was established in 1940. The purpose-built facility on the Boulevard of Cosmonauts was opened in 1965. The House of Pioneers also began its operations in the pre-war period, serving throughout the Soviet era as the primary center for extracurricular activities and youth creativity in the regional capital.
Present day
The regional library building at 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts continues to serve its original purpose, functioning as the largest information and socio-cultural center in the region. The former House of Pioneers building has preserved its historical appearance and is utilized today for municipal educational or administrative purposes.
Location (map)
Address: 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.094500, 23.701100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Brest Regional Library building at 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts.
Questions and answers
- What year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1973.
- Where is the regional library located in Brest? It is located at 48 Boulevard of Cosmonauts.
- What is the architectural style of the library building? The library building was constructed in the Soviet modernist style, characterized by ribbon window glazing.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1973.
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