A 1972 postcard showing the commemorative stele dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Komsomol (VLKSM), installed near the Komsomolets cinema in Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The image captures a horizontal concrete stele on the left, decorated with a thematic bas-relief and mosaic dedicated to the Komsomol movement. People are standing near the stele. In the background, there are trees, a walking path, and a two-story yellow public building (the Komsomolets cinema). Pedestrians are walking on the right side.
Historical note
The stele in honor of the 50th anniversary of the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League (Komsomol) was erected in Myrhorod in 1968 to mark the jubilee. The Komsomolets cinema served as one of the cultural hubs of the city during the Soviet era, hosting movie screenings and public events.
Present day
During the post-Soviet period, as part of decommunization, the stele dedicated to the Komsomol was dismantled. The building of the former cinema has been repurposed or rebuilt, and the surrounding area has been redeveloped.
Questions and answers
- When was the 50 Years of Komsomol stele installed? The stele was installed in 1968 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Komsomol organization.
- What is depicted on the stele in the postcard? The left part of the stele features a bas-relief depicting Komsomol members and a decorative mosaic.
- What building is visible in the background? The background features the two-story yellow building of the Komsomolets cinema.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1972.
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