Collectible 1979 postcard depicting the Alley of Heroes in Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures a row of bronze busts mounted on tall, rectangular red granite pedestals. Fresh flowers are placed at the base of the closest monument in the foreground. To the left of the memorial row, there is a pedestrian path paved with concrete slabs, with a woman and two children walking on it. Green trees and a clear sky form the background.
Historical note
The Alley of Heroes in Myrhorod was established as a memorial complex during the Soviet era to commemorate locals from the city and district who participated in World War II. The bronze portrait busts depicted the features of these local figures.
Present day
Under current Ukrainian decommunization laws, the memorial has undergone modifications. Some Soviet-era monuments were dismantled or reconstructed, though the area remains part of the central city park.
Location (map)
Address: Yakova Usyka St / Hoholia St, Myrhorod, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.965800, 33.612800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Alley of Heroes in the park zone of Myrhorod.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the 1979 postcard? The postcard depicts the Alley of Heroes in Myrhorod, featuring bronze busts on granite pedestals along a pathway.
- Where exactly in Myrhorod was this alley located? The alley is located in the central part of the town, near the resort park close to the Khorol River.
- What is the current status of the memorial? The memorial area has been modified under decommunization processes, with some Soviet-era elements removed, while the park zone itself remains preserved.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Myrhorod from 1979.
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