A 1982 collectible postcard depicting the “Song” park sculpture located in the resort park of Truskavets (Lviv Oblast, Ukrainian SSR).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground features a bronze sculpture of a young man seated on a stone pedestal, surrounded by deciduous trees. The figure depicts a youth in loose clothing holding a stringed musical instrument (gusli) on his lap. A bird is perched on his left shoulder. The ground around the monument is covered with fallen autumn leaves and moss.
Historical note
The Resort Park in Truskavets (currently Adamivka Park) was established in the first half of the 19th century and was gradually decorated with small architectural forms and sculptural compositions. The “Song” sculpture harmoniously integrated into the park’s landscape, symbolizing the unity of man with nature and Carpathian folklore.
Present day
Today, the Truskavets Resort Park is a monument of landscape art of national importance. The sculptural composition has been preserved within the park and remains a key element of its historical and cultural environment, attracting tourists and visitors to the balneological resort.
Location (map)
Address: Resort Park (Adamivka), Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.276400, 23.502800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central part of the Resort Park (Adamivka) in Truskavets, where the sculpture is located..
Questions and answers
- What sculpture is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the bronze park sculpture “Song,” featuring a seated young man with a gusli and a bird on his shoulder.
- Where exactly is this monument located in Truskavets? The sculpture is located within the Resort Park (now known as Adamivka Park).
- What is the current status of the park where the sculpture is installed? Today, the Truskavets Resort Park is designated as a monument of landscape art of national importance, and the sculpture remains preserved in its historical location.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1982.
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