An encyclopedic overview of a 1986 Soviet double-view postcard depicting the monument-bust of pilot A. M. Molodchy and a landscaped corner of a city square in Voroshilovgrad (now Luhansk).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features two photographic views. The top image captures the bronze bust of the twice Hero of the Soviet Union, A. M. Molodchy, mounted on a tall cylindrical granite pedestal. The base of the monument is surrounded by a flowerbed with blooming red roses. The bottom photo shows a fragment of a city square with a green lawn, young birch and spruce trees, and flowerbeds set against a modern multi-story building.
Historical note
Alexander Ignatyevich Molodchy was an outstanding Soviet military pilot and one of the most successful long-range aviation pilots of World War II. The bronze bust was erected in his hometown of Voroshilovgrad (Luhansk) in 1948, in accordance with the state decrees regarding twice Heroes of the Soviet Union. The historic square on Krasnaya (Red) Square, where the monument is located, has traditionally served as an essential green space in the city center.
Present day
Today, the monument-bust of A. M. Molodchy remains preserved at its historical location in the square on Red Square in Luhansk. The surrounding park territory has undergone changes in layout and vegetation but continues to serve its memorial and public functions.
Location (map)
Address: Red Square, Luhansk, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.574636, 39.308070
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the A. M. Molodchy monument in the square on Red Square in Luhansk.
Questions and answers
- To whom is the monument depicted on the postcard dedicated? The monument is dedicated to Alexander Ignatyevich Molodchy, a twice Hero of the Soviet Union and a prominent Soviet military long-range aviation pilot.
- Where in Luhansk is this memorial bust located? The bust of A. M. Molodchy is situated in the square on Krasnaya (Red) Square in the historical part of Luhansk.
- What name of the city is used in the original postcard description? In the original 1986 edition description, the city is referred to by its Soviet-era name, Voroshilovgrad.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Luhansk from 1986.
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