A 1972 Soviet postcard depicting the illuminated ruins of the former Red Army Club in the Brest Fortress at night.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features a night view of a semi-ruined brick building of the former club with arched openings, lit from below by spotlights. A red flag flies at the top of the ruins. To the right in the background, the silhouette of the memorial complex’s main bayonet obelisk is visible.
At the bottom of the postcard, there is a white margin featuring an illustration of the “Gold Star” medal and the inscription “Brest Hero-Fortress” in several languages.
Historical note
The building shown on the postcard was originally constructed in the second half of the 19th century as the St. Nicholas Garrison Cathedral. During the Soviet period, it was converted into the garrison club of the 84th Infantry Regiment. During the defense of the Brest Fortress in June 1941, the club was one of the key defense points in the Citadel, suffering severe damage.
In 1971, the ruins of the church-club were integrated into the newly established “Brest Hero-Fortress” memorial complex.
Present day
Today, the building has been fully restored to its original appearance as the Orthodox Garrison Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
It is an active cathedral of the Brest Eparchy of the Belarusian Orthodox Church and a prominent historical site within the Citadel of the Brest Fortress.
Location (map)
Address: 60 Heroiv Oborony Brestskoy Kreposti St, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.082528, 23.655833
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the St. Nicholas Garrison Cathedral (former club) in the Brest Fortress.
Questions and answers
- Which building is shown on the 1972 postcard? The postcard depicts the illuminated ruins of the former garrison club (originally St. Nicholas Cathedral) in the Brest Fortress.
- What was housed in this building before World War II? Before the war, the converted former cathedral building housed the Red Army club of the 84th Infantry Regiment.
- What is the current status of the building today? The building has been completely restored and currently functions as the active Orthodox Garrison Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1972.
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