A two-part 1987 postcard featuring Stefanyk Embankment and the memorial sign dedicated to the liberation of Ivano-Frankivsk.
What is shown on the postcard
The left side of the postcard shows a memorial sign featuring a tank on a high pedestal with a commemorative inscription, with flower beds in the foreground. The right side depicts a panorama of Stefanyk Embankment with multi-story residential buildings and landscaped green areas.
Historical note
Vasyl Stefanyk Embankment was built as part of the large-scale development of Ivano-Frankivsk’s urban infrastructure in the second half of the 20th century. Memorial signs and military monuments were erected during the Soviet period to honor the military units that participated in the liberation of the city during World War II.
Present day
Today, the appearance of Stefanyk Embankment has evolved, with the urban environment adapted to contemporary needs, while Soviet-era memorial objects have been removed or replaced as part of de-communization processes in Ukraine.
Location (map)
Address: Stefanyk Embankment, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.922100, 24.711200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Vasyl Stefanyk Embankment, Ivano-Frankivsk.
Questions and answers
- What is shown on the postcard? Stefanyk Embankment and the memorial sign in honor of the liberation of Ivano-Frankivsk.
- What is the year of the postcard? The postcard was issued in 1987.
- Where is this location? Stefanyk Embankment is located in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ivano-Frankivsk from 1987.
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