An archival postcard from 1970 showcasing the building of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR (currently the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine) in Kyiv.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the Supreme Soviet building from Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street (formerly Kirova Street). Visible is the classical light-colored facade with a colonnade, topped by a glass dome. In the foreground, there is a roadway featuring a white GAZ-21 Volga car, neatly trimmed green lawns, decorative shrubs, and a streetlamp.
Historical note
The building of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR was constructed in 1936–1939 according to the design of the prominent Ukrainian architect Volodymyr Zabolotny. The building’s architecture harmoniously combines classical elements with Soviet monumental style. In 1945–1947, it was reconstructed under the author’s supervision following damage sustained during World War II.
Present day
Today, the building serves as the meeting place for the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada. It has preserved its historical architectural appearance, including the famous glass dome, and is recognized as an architectural monument of national importance.
Location (map)
Address: 5 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.447222, 30.537500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the dome of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine building..
Questions and answers
- Who is the architect of the building? The building was designed by the Ukrainian architect Volodymyr Zabolotny.
- When was the building constructed? The construction of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR took place between 1936 and 1939.
- What car is visible in the foreground of the postcard? A white GAZ-21 Volga passenger car is depicted in the foreground of the postcard.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1970.
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