A postcard from 1983, capturing a view of Artem Street (now Mira Avenue) in Donetsk, Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The left part of the postcard shows a monument to F. Artem, erected on a pedestal, against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky. The right part displays a panoramic view of the city: a roadway with cars, multi-story residential buildings, green spaces, and a high-rise building in the style of Soviet modernism.
Historical note
Artem Street is one of the oldest and central streets in Donetsk, which was renamed Mira Avenue. The postcard shows the architecture of the Soviet period, typical of the 1970s-1980s.
The monument to Fyodor Sergeyevich Artem (Comrade Sergeyev), a revolutionary and one of the founders of Soviet Ukraine, was erected in the city center. This monument was an important symbol for the city.
Present day
Mira Avenue today is one of Donetsk’s key transport arteries, having retained its significance. Many of the buildings depicted on the postcard continue to function, but the urban landscape may have changed significantly over time, including reconstruction, the emergence of new buildings, and changes in landscaping.
Location (map)
Address: Mira Avenue, Donetsk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.008700, 37.806400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: The postcard depicts the monument to Artem and a view of Artem Street (now Mira Avenue) in the city of Donetsk. The coordinates correspond to the center of this area of the city..
Questions and answers
- Where was the monument depicted on the postcard located? The monument on the postcard is located on Artem Street (now Mira Avenue) in Donetsk.
- What is the current name of the street shown on the postcard? Artem Street, shown on the postcard, is now called Mira Avenue.
- In what year was this postcard issued? The postcard was issued in 1983.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Donetsk from 1983.
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