This 1973 postcard features the residential building of the “Ukraina” Sanatorium, located in the Sosnivka resort district of Cherkasy.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, a landscaped park area with young trees, decorative shrubs, and a walking path with a group of vacationers is visible. In the background stands a three-story brick dormitory building of the sanatorium with glazed balconies and verandas, surrounded by a dense pine forest.
Historical note
The “Ukraina” Sanatorium was established in the picturesque climatic resort of Sosnivka on the outskirts of Cherkasy, on the high right bank of the Kremenchuk Reservoir. During the Soviet period, the health resort specialized in treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system disorders, utilizing the healing microclimate of the pine forest.
Present day
In the modern era, the complex continues to operate in the Sosnivka district, offering health resort and rehabilitation services. The territory has retained its forest-park status, though some historical buildings have undergone modernization.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Lisova St, Sosnivka District, Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.468021, 31.995960
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main building of the Ukraina Sanatorium in Sosnivka, Cherkasy.
Questions and answers
- Where is the ‘Ukraina’ Sanatorium located? The sanatorium is located in the Sosnivka resort district of Cherkasy, on the right bank of the Kremenchuk Reservoir.
- What is visible in the foreground of the postcard? The foreground shows a landscaped park area with young trees and a group of vacationers walking along a path.
- What was the sanatorium’s specialization during the Soviet period? During the Soviet period, it specialized in treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system disorders using the local pine forest microclimate.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Cherkasy from 1973.
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