A 1973 Soviet postcard capturing the southern entrance to the city of Brest from the bridge over the Mukhavets River, looking towards Shevchenko Boulevard.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground depicts the roadway of the bridge with lane markings, carrying passenger cars (including Soviet GAZ-21 Volga and Moskvitch models) and a LAZ-695 bus. Pedestrian sidewalks with walking people run along both sides. In the background stand two symmetrical nine-story residential buildings flanking the entrance to Shevchenko Boulevard, topped with large Soviet-era slogan signs.
Historical note
The development of Brest’s southern entrance accelerated in the post-war decades due to urban expansion and the growth of the road network towards Kovel. The bridge built over the Mukhavets River connected the southern outskirts with the city center. Constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, these multi-story buildings formed a grand architectural ensemble that served as a welcoming landmark for those entering the city from the south.
Present day
Today, Shevchenko Boulevard remains a vital transport artery of Brest. Its architectural appearance has been updated: the Soviet rooftop slogans have been removed, the building facades renovated, and the road infrastructure and bridge upgraded to accommodate modern traffic demands.
Location (map)
Address: Shevchenko Boulevard, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.082500, 23.704400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Bridge over the Mukhavets River, beginning of Shevchenko Boulevard in Brest.
Questions and answers
- Which street is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts Shevchenko Boulevard viewed from the bridge over the Mukhavets River.
- What vehicles are visible in the image? The road shows Soviet passenger cars (including GAZ-21 and Moskvitch) and a LAZ-695 passenger bus.
- What was the significance of this entrance for the city? This section served as the main southern gateway to Brest, connecting the city center with the Kovel direction across the Mukhavets River.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1973.
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