A 1970 Soviet postcard showing the famous Vitryak (Windmill) restaurant in Kyiv, located on Academician Hlushkov Avenue.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures the exterior of the Vitryak restaurant. A wooden windmill stands atop a grassy hill. Below the hill is the single-story restaurant pavilion, with its entrance decorated with a vibrant mosaic panel. Concrete steps and a pathway lead to the entrance, with several visitors walking along them.
Historical note
The Vitryak restaurant opened in Kyiv in 1967. It was a conceptual venue designed in a folk style, combining elements of traditional Ukrainian architecture with Soviet modernism. The mosaic panel titled “Wind” (Viter) on the facade was created by renowned Ukrainian artists Alla Horska, Viktor Zaretsky, and Borys Plaksiy.
Present day
Today, the building of the former restaurant is preserved. The “Wind” mosaic panel is designated as a cultural heritage site and is legally protected. The premises continue to be used by modern dining establishments.
Location (map)
Address: 11 Academician Hlushkov Avenue, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.368600, 30.457800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Academician Hlushkov Avenue, 11, Kyiv, Ukraine. Coordinates determined by the historical location of the ‘Vitryak’ restaurant building..
Questions and answers
- In what year was the Vitryak restaurant opened? The Vitryak restaurant was opened in 1967.
- Who designed the mosaic panel on the facade of the building? The mosaic panel titled ‘Wind’ was created by artists Alla Horska, Viktor Zaretsky, and Borys Plaksiy.
- What is installed on top of the hill above the restaurant? A wooden windmill is installed on top of the grassy hill.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1970.
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