A 1966 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the building of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR in Kyiv, featuring a tram passing along Kirova Street (now Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows the roadway with a passing yellow-and-red MTV-82 series tram and several pedestrians. On the left rises the monumental multi-story building of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR, adorned with strict columns, pilasters, and a rooftop spire. Lush green trees surround the building, with a green hillside and urban landscape visible in the background.
Historical note
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1938 based on a design by architects Ivan Fomin and Pavel Abrosimov, originally intended for the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) of the Ukrainian SSR. It stands as Kyiv’s largest administrative building, designed in the style of Soviet monumental classicism. The tram line shown on the postcard was later removed during public transport infrastructure upgrades.
Present day
Today, the building houses the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. It has preserved its historical architectural appearance and remains the primary administrative building of the country. The tram tracks on Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street have been completely dismantled, and the street now serves automobile traffic only.
Location (map)
Address: 12 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.448270, 30.533220
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine building (former Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR) at 12 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St..
Questions and answers
- Which institution occupied this building in 1966? In 1966, the building housed the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR.
- Who designed this monumental building? The building was designed by architects Ivan Fomin and Pavel Abrosimov.
- Is the tram line in front of the building still active? No, the tram line on Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street (formerly Kirova Street) was discontinued, and the tracks were fully dismantled.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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