This 1973 architectural postcard showcases the Slavutych restaurant building, located in the park zone of Cherkasy.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts the two-level circular modernist building of the Slavutych restaurant, topped with a neon sign bearing its name. The structure is integrated into a green hillside. To the left, a two-lane asphalt road runs alongside the hill, with a light-colored passenger car driving on it. A dense pine forest stands in the background. In the foreground, a pedestrian walks up a paved pathway, while several visitors are visible on the restaurant’s open terrace.
Historical note
The Slavutych restaurant was built within the Sosnovyi Bir Park (known in the Soviet era as the 50th Anniversary of October Park). The building serves as an example of Soviet architectural modernism from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its round shape and panoramic glazing were designed to offer visitors expansive views of the surrounding pine forest and the Dnieper River valley.
Present day
Today, the original building of the former Slavutych restaurant has undergone modifications due to subsequent renovations and ownership changes. The surrounding area remains part of the Sosnovyi Bir Park, which continues to be protected as a monument of landscape architecture in Cherkasy.
Location (map)
Address: Dakhnivska St, Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.461100, 32.015200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates identified based on historical maps of Sosnovyi Bir Park and the location of the former restaurant building..
Questions and answers
- Where was the Slavutych restaurant located? The restaurant was located in Sosnovyi Bir Park in Cherkasy.
- What architectural style does the restaurant building represent? The building is a typical example of Soviet modernism from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
- What else is visible on the postcard besides the restaurant building? The postcard also captures the pine forest, an asphalt road with a passenger car, and pedestrians walking up toward the restaurant.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Cherkasy from 1973.
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