A collectible Soviet postcard from 1987 depicting the central department store building in the city of Krasnodon (renamed Sorokyne in 2016), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph displays a two-story modernist building of the city department store. The facade is clad in light-colored tiles, and the ground floor features continuous large glass showcases displaying decorative fabrics and mannequins. A decorative metal vertical slat parapet runs along the roof, holding the signs “УНИВЕРМАГ” (Department Store) on the front and “СБЕРКАССА” (Savings Bank) on the side. Pedestrians are seen walking in front of the entrance, with young evergreen trees on the left and a multi-story residential building in the far right background.
Historical note
The department store was built during the Soviet era to supply the residents of the mining city with consumer goods. It represents a typical example of late Soviet modernist commercial architecture, featuring characteristic functional zoning and ribbon glazing on the second floor.
Present day
Today, the building retains its original retail function, housing various private shops and commercial services. It is located at 7 Myru Avenue.
Location (map)
Address: 7 Myru Avenue, Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.298616, 39.737113
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central department store in Sorokyne (Krasnodon), 7 Myru Avenue.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the central department store building in Krasnodon (now Sorokyne) in 1987.
- What signs are visible on the building’s roof? The roof features the signs “УНИВЕРМАГ” (Department Store) on the front facade and “СБЕРКАССА” (Savings Bank) on the side facade.
- Where is this building located? The building is located at 7 Myru Avenue, in the central part of the city.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1987.
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